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

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

The president and the defense secretary tried to link the worst terrorist attack in US history to the unpopular war US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth used remarks at memorial 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 hi

Sep 11, 2026

Trump, Hegseth tie Iran war into 9/11 speeches

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A link between Iran war and 9/11 in Trump administration speeches President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tied the Iran war to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in remarks at the Pentagon, suggesting the…

Sep 11, 2026