The Trump administration executed a surprise strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, as part of Operation Midnight Hammer. The operation, praised by Pentagon officials, followed a significant reduction in the National Security Council’s staff and the leadership change to Marco Rubio, who now holds multiple roles within the administration. Critics argue that these cuts and Rubio’s role may have compromised national security, while Trump and his allies claim the move streamlined decision-making and achieved a significant strategic victory.