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Jan 16, 2026

Stunning Photos Of Trump Released During Iran Operation

New photographs released Saturday provide a behind-the-scenes view of U.S. leadership as American and Israeli forces conducted a large-scale military operation targeting Iranian leadership and strategic sites.

The images show President Donald Trump seated at a conference table at Mar-a-Lago, wearing a white “USA” cap, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the operation unfolded. According to administration officials, the strikes targeted more than 30 Iranian government and military sites and resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The photographs depict maps of the region spread across the table, secure communications equipment in use, and senior advisers present as updates and damage assessments were received.

A separate image shows Vice President J.D. Vance in the Situation Room in Washington, D.C., seated at the head of the conference table. He is joined by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and senior military officials. The vice presidential seal is visible behind them as they monitored developments in real time.

On Saturday, Fox News confirmed that Khamenei was killed in missile strikes, according to senior Israeli officials who were familiar with the damage assessments. Channel 12 in Israel reported that the Iranian leader was inside his bunker compound when it was destroyed.

The operation is said to have also eliminated several high-ranking Iranian military officials, including IRGC Commander General Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh.

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