Nation Remembers 9/11; Trump Links Anniversary to Iran in Remarks

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, President Donald Trump used a memorial ceremony at the Pentagon to draw a connection between the 2001 tragedy and the ongoing United States-Israel war with Iran. In his remarks, President Trump asserted that the current conflict was a continuation of the "war on terror" that began after 9/11. He emphasized the commitment to prevent Iran, which he described as the "world's number one sponsor of terror," from acquiring nuclear weapons.

During the solemn occasion, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also delivered a speech, echoing President Trump's sentiments by linking the 9/11 attacks to Iran and defending the seven-month-long war. Hegseth claimed that the U.S. had "laid waste" to Iran's defenses and vowed continued vigilance against perceived threats.

President Trump's decision to observe the anniversary at the Pentagon rather than the traditional Ground Zero ceremony in New York City, where Vice President JD Vance and other former presidents were present, drew some attention. He underscored that the nation "will never, ever forget" the 9/11 attacks, stating that "that's why we fight today" in reference to the war against Iran.