US EditionTakeaways From Cabinet Meeting: Trump Issues New Threats to Iran, Democrats
President Trump updated his Cabinet on a Pakistan-mediated 15-point peace proposal amid ongoing military options and concerns over oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump updated his Cabinet on the 26-day conflict with Iran, noting the regime is eager to negotiate, while Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the administration is utilizing Pakistan to deliver a 15-point peace proposal.
- While pursuing diplomacy, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserted the Department of War will "continue negotiating with bombs," as Iran possesses 460 kilograms of 60% enriched material and key elements of Tehran's nuclear program remain intact.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued that while Iran is at its weakest point, it remains a threat, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added the U.S. is working to ensure oil shipments successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz.
- Turning to domestic issues, Trump criticized Democrats over the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which he claimed "should have never happened," as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took over the closed department.
- The administration maintains that objectives in Iran are being "effectuated," while officials continue threatening military strikes and Pentagon officials prepare options for additional troop deployments to the Middle East.
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