President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Link 9/11 Anniversary to Ongoing War Against Iran
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to highlight the ongoing war against Iran. At a ceremony at the Pentagon, President Trump described the attacks as "true evil" and praised the service members currently working to ensure the Islamic Republic of Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon. He linked the 9/11 attacks to the current conflict, stating that the country must fight to win. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also spoke at the Pentagon, warning of the need for "eternal vigilance" against enemies who plot to kill citizens. He claimed the US military has destroyed Iran's defenses and is exerting economic pressure by controlling the Strait of Hormuz. In New York, Vice President JD Vance attended a ceremony at the World Trade Center site. During the event, Terry Strada, a widow of a 9/11 victim, called on the administration to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its alleged role in the attacks. The administration announced that it is working to identify records to address the families' requests regarding Saudi complicity.
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