'Don't Have A Choice But To Fight': Trump Takes Aim At Iran In 9/11 Message
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon, emphasizing national resilience and the necessity of fighting against threats like Iran. The event included memorial ceremonies and reflections on the impact of the attacks on U.S. foreign policy.
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The speech underscores the enduring influence of 9/11 on American security doctrine and current geopolitical posturing toward the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon on Friday, remembering the nearly 3,000 people killed by al-Qaida hijackers and reflecting on how the attacks reshaped America's national security and foreign policy.Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined the Pentagon ceremony as the names of all 184 people killed at the building were read out. A bell rang after each name, marking the loss of those who died when hijacked planes crashed into the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.In his address, Trump recalled several of the victims and said the attacks had strengthened the country's determination to defend itself."We will never, ever forget," Trump said. "That's why we fight today.
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