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President posts White House signage photo during U.S. strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump shared an image of new West Wing lettering on social media while U.S. forces conducted a second night of airstrikes. The post followed his criticism of Iran at a NATO meeting and came after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump posted a photograph of new gold lettering reading "The West Wing" above an entrance at the White House while U.S. airstrikes continued against Iran for a second night. The image appeared on Truth Social alongside footage of the strikes. The president wrote that the lettering marked another change to the building since his return to office.
modifications The president has ordered several alterations to the White House grounds and interior. These include paving part of the Rose Garden, adding plaques along the colonnade, and installing flagpoles on the lawn. Work is also under way on a new helipad on the South Lawn.
Officials have discussed placing a bald eagle emblem on a balcony, though some online commentators noted similarities to earlier state symbols.
Iran conflict developments The president addressed the renewed strikes after meetings in Ankara. He described Iranian leaders as "scum" and stated that a memorandum of understanding signed three weeks earlier was now "over" following tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the airstrikes were "absolutely necessary" to respond to the tanker incidents. The president later said aboard Air Force One that Iran still wants a new agreement. Asked about the June ceasefire, the president said the arrangement was finished and that he did not want further dealings with Iranian officials.
