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Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- At the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth linked the US war on Iran to the legacy of the 2001 terrorist attacks, framing it as part of the ongoing fight against terrorism.
- Trump praised US military efforts against Iran, labeling it the "world’s number one sponsor of terror" and emphasized the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, despite the war's unpopularity domestically.
- Hegseth delivered a forceful speech claiming Iran’s military capabilities were dismantled and warned of ongoing threats from Islamic terrorists both abroad and within US borders, calling for vigilance and new military recruits.
- Vice President JD Vance attended the Ground Zero memorial in New York, while Trump remained in Washington, a decision that drew criticism.
- At the New York ceremony, a 9/11 victims' family leader urged the Trump administration to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for alleged support of the terrorists, criticizing ongoing Saudi denials and calling for truth and justice.
