Trump holds Situation Room meeting after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again

Trump administration officials, including JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and Scott Bessent were reportedly in attendance

Published: April 18, 2026 4:43pm

President Donald Trump held a Situation Room meeting on Saturday following Iran's announcement that it was going to close the Strait of Hormuz again.

The announcement was made about one day after the regime allowed ships to pass through the route.

Trump administration officials, including JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and Scott Bessent were reportedly in attendance.

Unlock unlimited access

  • No Ads Within Stories
  • No Autoplay Videos
  • VIP access to exclusive Just the News newsmaker events hosted by John Solomon and his team.
  • Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News.
  • Just the News Spotlight

    Support Just the News