What Happened
Tensions Escalate as Washington Considers Options Against Tehran
The US has held a security meeting at Camp David to discuss its next move on Iran, amid a significant military buildup in the Middle East. The meeting, attended by senior national security officials, comes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled. The US has deployed additional troops and ships to the region, including the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group and the USS Makin Island amphibious readiness group. The military buildup may be intended to strengthen the US position at the negotiating table or to prepare for potential military action. The situation was first reported by Iran International.