The announcement of the meeting comes after reports emerged this morning that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Washington is not planning "at this time" to resume strikes against Iran.
Rubio's message points to a shift in the Trump administration's approach to confronting Tehran: rather than returning immediately to large-scale military operations, Washington now seeks to apply heavy pressure on the Iranian regime through economic and maritime tools.
According to the policy Rubio outlined in his conversations, the United States is currently focused on three main objectives: avoiding new strikes in the immediate term, intensifying economic pressure through sanctions and a naval blockade, and continuing efforts to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to normal levels and allow larger quantities of oil to reach global markets. American officials estimate this policy may continue at least until the midterm elections in November, after which the option of renewing military operations may be reassessed depending on developments on the ground.
However, US officials emphasize that the military option has not been completely removed from the table. According to one senior official, if Iran initiates a move perceived as a significant provocation or renews the confrontation, the administration may reconsider military action.
