President Donald Trump's daily updates about the Iran war reportedly include a highlight reel of "stuff blowing up" courtesy of the U.S. military.
Military leaders have been compiling short video briefings for the president each day since the conflict began, showcasing some of the most significant American strikes on Iranian targets over the previous 48 hours, officials told NBC News.
The video montages — typically around two minutes long — are designed to provide a clear, visual snapshot of battlefield progress, highlighting precision strikes carried out by U.S. Central Command against Iranian military infrastructure and equipment.
Officials say the videos are one component of a broader briefing process.
Trump is also in regular contact with top military commanders, intelligence officials, and foreign leaders, while receiving multiple in-person and phone briefings each week.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back against any suggestion that the president is not fully informed.
"That's an absolutely false assertion coming from someone who has not been present in the room," Leavitt said in a statement, posted on X by NBC News' Katherine Doyle.
"Anyone who has been present for conversations with President Trump knows he actively seeks and solicits the opinions of everyone in the room and expects full throated honesty from all of his top advisers."
War Department officials have described the military campaign as highly effective, with Pentagon leadership saying the operation was executed with "unmatched precision."
Officials say the video updates help illustrate the scale and impact of U.S. efforts.
Supporters of the approach say visual briefings offer a direct and efficient way for the commander in chief to grasp operational developments in a fast-moving conflict involving hundreds of daily strikes.
"They can’t show every single strike," one official said, explaining that the curated videos highlight key developments while more detailed intelligence is conveyed through traditional briefings.
The emphasis on showcasing operations comes as the administration has grown frustrated with what it sees as negative or incomplete media coverage of the war.
Trump has publicly criticized news outlets for failing to highlight U.S. victories, arguing that the American public deserves to see the full picture of the military campaign.
Officials also say presidents throughout history have relied on a combination of summaries and targeted updates during wartime, given the volume of information involved in modern military operations.
Beyond the video briefings, Trump remains engaged in shaping strategy, holding frequent calls with allies and reviewing intelligence assessments.
National security officials have said that he is regularly provided with the "best objective intelligence available" to guide decision-making.
Polling indicates that support for Trump's actions remains strong among his core supporters, with many backing the administration’s efforts to confront threats and maintain stability in the region.
For the administration, the daily video updates are part of a broader effort to ensure clarity, speed, and focus as the United States continues its military campaign.
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