Trump links Iran war to 9/11 in 25th anniversary speech at Pentagon: ‘That’s why we fight today’

President Trump drew a link between the 9/11 attacks and the ongoing war with Iran — after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also did so.

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Trump links Iran war to 9/11 in 25th anniversary speech at Pentagon: ‘That’s why we fight today’

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 18d ago

Trump invokes Iran war during 9/11 remarks: ‘That’s why we fight today’

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 18d ago

Trump invokes Iran war during 9/11 remarks: ‘That’s why we fight today’

MS NowLeft· 18d ago

Trump, Hegseth use 9/11 memorial speeches to defend Iran war

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The HillCenter· 17d ago

Trump, Hegseth tie Iran war into 9/11 speeches

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Trump, Hegseth tie Iran war to 9/11 in speech at Pentagon

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

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Breitbart NewsRight· 17d ago

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Trump links Iran war to 9/11 in 25th anniversary speech at Pentagon: ‘That’s why we fight today’

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Trump invokes Iran war during 9/11 remarks: ‘That’s why we fight today’

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Al-MonitorLean Left· 18d ago

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