The series of photos that the White House published on its X account Saturday gives the public a rare glimpse inside the Situation Room — again stirring the intrigue that occurs any time pictures from the highly secret complex are released. ( Recall the photo of then-president Barack Obama watching the raid that killed Osama bin Laden?)

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025, following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. | Pool photo Carlos Barria

President Donald Trump touted the “success” of the United States bombing three Iranian nuclear sites late Saturday evening during his brief remarks to the nation. “Tonight I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success,