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Trump uses 9/11 memorial speech to defend war in Iran

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  1. 11 September
  2. Latest11 Sept, 17:01

    Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran

    President and defense secretary try to link worst terrorist attack in US history to current unpopular war US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth used remarks at the memorial ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to defend the US-Israel war on Iran – and suggest the controversial conflict was part of the legacy of the worst terrorist attack in US history. While such ceremonies on September 11 typically focus on the victims of the 2001 attacks, the US president and his defense secretary each pointed to the war they launched on Iran more than six months ago, with no end in sight. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Shrai Popat and Joseph Gedeon in Washington
  3. Follow-up11 Sept, 15:20

    Trump, Hegseth push Iran war at Pentagon 9/11 memorial

    “We are ensuring that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” Hegseth said.

    POLITICO EuropePOLITICO Europe•Ben Johansen
  4. First seen11 Sept, 15:06

    Trump uses 9/11 memorial speech to defend war in Iran

    Donald Trump used part of his speech at a 9/11 anniversary ceremony at the Pentagon to defend his administration’s ongoing war in Iran. “On days like 9/11, we learn what a country is truly made of. We’re learning right now what we’re made of,” the president said. “We’re still sending terrorists where they belong – to hell.” France 24’s Fraser Jackson and Philip Turle take a look at his remarks.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24