Following President Trump’s return to Washington after his Beijing visit, focus has shifted to rising tensions with Iran and potential U.S. response options.
During a conversation with Axios, the president delivered a stern message to Tehran, stating that “the clock is ticking.” Trump further indicated that without Iran offering an improved deal proposal, “they are going to get hit much harder.”
According to insider sources, the president plans to convene with his senior national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to examine potential military responses. U.S. officials report this meeting comes after multiple high-level weekend consultations.
Trump held discussions Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Iranian situation. The previous day, he gathered with key advisors at his Virginia golf facility, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Diplomatic channels remain active as Pakistan’s interior minister made a weekend trip to Tehran for discussions with Iranian officials. Pakistan currently functions as the designated intermediary between Washington and Tehran.
Separately, the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear facility suffered a drone attack. Officials report no significant damage or radiation release occurred, and no organization has claimed responsibility, though Iran remains under suspicion.
