Trump Heads to US Situation Room Amid Heightened Israel-Iran Tensions | What is ‘Sit Room’ ?

President Donald Trump has directed the National Security Council to convene in the White House Situation Room, U.S. media outlets report, signaling heightened concern over developments in the Middle East.
The move follows White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s statement that Trump will cut short his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada to address “critical issues” in Washington. Leavitt emphasized that the president’s early return was prompted by ongoing events in the Middle East.
According to Reuters, Tehran has urged Gulf leaders to press Trump to restrain Israel’s military operations. In a diplomatic gesture, Iran indicated willingness to negotiate flexibly on its nuclear program, which has been stalled for years. The overture comes after Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, stating on Monday at the G7 summit, “I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen. Iran would be foolish not to sign.”
Trump’s history in the Situation Room includes a notable 2020 meeting with then-Vice President Mike Pence and senior advisors during a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Recent reports of Trump’s planned Situation Room briefing, coupled with his call to “evacuate Tehran” amid Israel’s ongoing airstrikes on parts of the Iranian capital, have heightened regional tensions. “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I’ve said it repeatedly. Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump declared.
What is the White House Situation Room?
Located on the ground floor of the White House’s West Wing, the Situation Room is an intelligence hub managed by the CIA. It features a soundproofed conference room, flanked by small offices, workstations, and advanced communications systems. Established by President John F. Kennedy after the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco, the room was designed to streamline secure communications and coordinate national security information for the president. Staffed by about 30 personnel across five Watch Teams, the Situation Room operates 24/7, providing real-time intelligence and crisis support to the president, the National Security Adviser, and NSC staff.