President Donald Trump is holding a rare full Cabinet meeting at Camp David this week as his administration races to secure a diplomatic agreement with Iran and avert a broader military conflict in the Middle East.

The high-level gathering, expected to include every Cabinet member — such as outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard — will focus heavily on the ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

Camp David, traditionally used for critical wartime planning and sensitive diplomacy, signals the gravity of the situation.

The meeting comes amid weeks of escalating tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. U.S. forces recently conducted strikes on Iranian missile sites and mine-laying vessels after what officials described as threats to commercial shipping and American interests.

Trump has maintained that a deal is “largely negotiated,” following talks with key Middle Eastern allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

The proposed framework reportedly includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, imposing strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program, and establishing regional security guarantees.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the administration’s strategy, stating it aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons while avoiding a costly, protracted regional war that could disrupt global energy markets.

Trump met with top national security officials, including Vice President JD Vance, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, late last week to review contingency plans if talks fail.

Iranian officials have continued issuing threats against further U.S. military action. Global markets remain on edge, with oil prices and shipping costs sensitive to any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.