[President Trump Discusses Middle East Situation and Pressures South Korea on Alaska LNG Project] U.S. President Trump's core cabinet members held a closed-door meeting at Camp David to discuss action plans regarding the Iran war and the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces. Trump stated that a diesel export ban would not be implemented and urged Europe to release supplies to ease fuel price pressures. Trump pressured South Korea on the $200 billion Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, warning that if South Korea withdraws, the U.S. will increase related costs. Negotiations between the U.S. and Russia to end the Ukraine war have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar oil deal. (Source: Jinsix Data)