Former President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth linked ongoing military engagements in the Middle East to the broader war on terror during remarks at the Pentagon, framing the conflict as an extension of the fight against extremism. They highlighted Iran’s role as a persistent threat, emphasizing its designation as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The comments came as the U.S. marked the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, drawing parallels between past and current security challenges. The remarks underscore the administration’s view that countering Iran remains a critical component of national defense strategy.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tied the Iran war to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in their anniversary remarks Friday at the Pentagon, suggesting the conflict is a continuation of the war on terror. “We salute the service members working right now to ensure the world's number one sponsor of terror, the...
