President Donald Trump convened a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026 [1], to determine the future of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The outcome of the meeting carries significant implications for global energy markets and regional security. A decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would ease maritime tensions, while a nuclear agreement would address long-standing concerns over Iranian weapons development.
Trump said he was meeting in the Situation Room to make a final determination regarding a potential cease-fire. The president said that specific conditions must be met for a deal to proceed, stating, "Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately, without tolls."
Reports on the meeting's conclusion vary. Some sources indicate that the U.S. and Iran reached a potential agreement to open the Strait and begin nuclear talks, though such a deal would require final sign-off from the president. Other reports state that Trump ended the meeting without announcing a formal agreement.
U.S. officials maintained a firm stance during the deliberations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington is more than capable of resuming attacks on Iran if needed.
The meeting focused on whether to extend the current cease-fire and secure binding Iranian commitments. Despite the high-level discussions, the White House has not yet disclosed a final decision to the public.
“"Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately, without tolls."”
The lack of an immediate public announcement following the Situation Room meeting suggests that while a framework for a deal may exist, the U.S. is leveraging the threat of resumed military action to secure maximum concessions. The focus on 'tolls' and nuclear prohibitions indicates that the administration is prioritizing the total removal of Iranian leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to its nuclear ambitions.
