White House releases photos from inside Situation Room showing moments before US strikes on Iran

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—calling the mission a “spectacular military success.” Trump stated the sites were “completely obliterated” and warned Iran to pursue peace or face stronger future attacks. The strikes came amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel following Israel’s assault on Iranian nuclear sites. Trump’s comments on Truth Social included a warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and a declaration that American bombers were safely returning after dropping a full payload.

The White House released images showing Trump in The Situation Room just before the strikes, wearing his signature red MAGA hat, with Vice President JD Vance nearby. Iran has condemned the U.S. action, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi calling it a “criminal” and “dangerous” breach of international law. He accused the U.S. of violating the UN Charter and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), vowing that Iran reserves the right to defend itself. The attack has sparked international concern about potential long-term consequences for global stability.