Trump Defends War with Iran at 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Speaking at the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon, Donald Trump defended the US military operations in Iran, while victims' relatives called for justice.
Speaking at the memorial ceremony held at the Pentagon for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Donald Trump made statements defending the administration's ongoing military conflict with Iran.
Emphasis on Iran at the Pentagon Ceremony
In his speech at the Pentagon ceremony, Donald Trump stated that the US continues to neutralize terrorists and that Iran will be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also directly linked the September 11 attacks to the ongoing US war with Iran, describing the situation as part of an ongoing struggle.
Well-Attended Memorial at Ground Zero
Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the Ground Zero memorial ceremony in New York alongside Vice President JD Vance.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former mayor Rudy Giuliani were also present at the memorial events at the World Trade Center.
Demands for Justice by Victims' Families
Victims' families and advocates gathered in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania, reacting to the delay in holding people accountable for the alleged support provided to the 9/11 attackers by Saudi Arabia.
The families renewed their calls for unredacted files to be shared with the public.
Economic Data and Inflation
According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, inflation in the US remained high at 3.4 percent in August.
The military conflict with Iran pushing energy prices upward had a decisive impact on the economic data.