President Donald J. Trump was all business Saturday as he oversaw a bold military operation that struck three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities — a decision executed after days of measured deliberation from inside the White House Situation Room.

In a series of striking images released on the official White House X account, Trump is seen seated at the head of the table in the newly renovated Situation Room, stone-faced and focused, wearing his iconic red Make America Great Again cap. The message couldn’t be clearer: decisive leadership is back in the Oval Office.

One photo shows the President locking eyes with a monitor, likely viewing live footage or receiving critical updates on the success of the mission. Another captures a moment of briefing, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine appears to speak while Trump remains alert and standing.

The Situation Room — recently refurbished in a $50 million upgrade completed in 2023 — now serves as the heartbeat of Trump’s second-term national security efforts. The main JFK conference room, named for the president who established it during the Cold War, buzzed with purpose as the Commander-in-Chief and his closest advisers coordinated the daring strike.

Seated near the President were Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as Trump’s national security adviser. The proximity of these two men in the photos — Vance to Trump’s right, Rubio to his left — signals their growing influence on matters of war and peace.

Also present were Trump’s top White House aides: Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and White House Counsel David Warrington. Ratcliffe’s documents appear intentionally blurred, a subtle reminder of the high-stakes intelligence guiding the operation.

The atmosphere was intense, but controlled. One image shows a flurry of activity — Chairman Caine gesturing emphatically, Hegseth in private conversation — while another shows solemn Cabinet members watching intently.

Even the still-life elements told a story: water bottles half-consumed, highlighters scattered, and binders thick with plans. These weren’t staged moments — they were windows into real-time command decisions led by a president willing to confront evil head-on.

Notably present in the background was Dan Scavino, Trump’s longtime aide and social media strategist, capturing history as it happened.

Saturday’s images evoked comparisons to the famous photograph of Barack Obama during the 2011 bin Laden raid — but the contrast in leadership is stark. Where Obama looked like a bystander in his own administration, Trump is visibly in charge, immersed in the moment, commanding respect and control.

This Situation Room is no longer a symbol of bureaucratic hand-wringing. Under Trump’s leadership, it’s once again a war room — restored, resolute, and ready to defend America’s interests.