Donald Trump is set to convene a Situation Room meeting on Tuesday to discuss military options against Iran, with the US and Israel reportedly preparing strike plans that could be authorized in the near term. The meeting comes amid an escalating standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, where Tehran has been accused of imposing a de facto blockade.
What’s on the table
Military planners have been considering high-impact options that go well beyond symbolic gestures. Among the scenarios reportedly under discussion: seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export terminal, and targeting Iranian military assets that threaten free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
This isn’t the first Situation Room session on the topic either. Trump has convened multiple meetings focused on Iran from April through May 2026, driven by what the administration has characterized as a Strait of Hormuz “crisis” and a ceasefire that has effectively stalled.
US domestic law requires congressional approval to continue military operations beyond 60 days from February 28, 2026, the date marked as the onset of the current hostilities. That clock is ticking, which explains the urgency behind Tuesday’s meeting.
