Trump’s military buildup and secret Camp David talks raise Iran questions

President Trump's unannounced national security meeting at Camp David and a major US military buildup in the Middle East are raising questions about potential renewed action against Iran, though no decision to resume large-scale attacks has been confirmed. Vice President JD Vance chaired Friday's meeting, attended by top officials including the secretaries of state and defense, with Iran and Yemen's conflict discussed. The Pentagon is deploying additional forces, potentially adding 9,000 to 10,000 personnel and enabling up to three aircraft carrier strike groups in the region. Trump has left his intentions unclear, saying renewed military action is "possible" if diplomacy fails, while describing Iran as "ready to fold up." Diplomatic efforts through Qatar remain stalled, and Washington has widened sanctions, though any attack could trigger Iranian retaliation, prompting reinforced US defenses.