Photos from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago situation room during the Iran strike have just been made public, giving a rare look at the president directing a major U.S.-Israeli military operation.
The images, shared on X (@WhiteHouse), show Trump and his team overseeing Operation Epic Fury from a makeshift command center at his Florida resort.
The strike came after months of failed diplomacy and mounting tensions. U.S. and Israeli officials say the attacks targeted Iranian missile sites, IRGC command centers, and nuclear facilities. Reports about Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s fate conflict; some Israeli sources claim he was killed, while Iranian media insist he survived. Iranian missiles hit U.S. bases in Qatar and the UAE in retaliation.
One striking photo shows Trump seated at a large desk, hands clasped, eyes fixed on multiple monitors displaying maps and intelligence feeds.
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Black drapes and dim lighting transformed a resort room into a war room, giving the scene a tense, focused atmosphere.
President Donald J. Trump Monitors U.S. Military Operations in Iran: Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026 pic.twitter.com/OfnMkmBZ8G
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 28, 2026
Other images capture his team in action. CIA Director John Ratcliffe points at a screen while briefing the president. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stands close by, arms folded, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles listens intently. Laptops, phones, and cables snake across the floor, highlighting how improvised this setup is compared with the White House Situation Room.
President Donald J. Trump Monitors U.S. Military Operations in Iran: Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026 pic.twitter.com/st88hbLrpY
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 28, 2026
Trump also coordinated by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, present.
A separate set of photos shows Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet members at the White House. Vance sits at the iconic table, flanked by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Conference lines link the Florida and D.C. teams, allowing real-time coordination across more than 1,000 miles.
Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet Secretaries in the Situation Room, February 28, 2026 pic.twitter.com/x3AFYv3fyH
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 28, 2026
Before overseeing the airstrikes on Iran, Trump was seen dancing at his Florida country club. As the song God Bless the USA played, the president danced briefly before leaving the event, telling guests he “had to go back to work.”
Commenting on Israeli reports that the Ayatollah had been killed in the strikes, Trump said, “We feel that that is a correct story.” He added, “The people that make all the decisions, most of them are gone.”
Featured image via X screengrab
