'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
US political leaders gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with ceremonies at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. President Trump used the occasion to reaffirm a commitment to national security and address ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant cultural and political touchstone in American history, highlighting the lasting impact of the 9/11 attacks on US foreign policy and national identity.
Figure caption, Watch: "We'll never ever forget" - Americans remember 9/11 at 25th anniversary
Twenty-five years after 9/11, US presidents past and present have commemorated the lives lost when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.
President Donald Trump led a Pentagon ceremony, while US Vice-President JD Vance attended a memorial at the site of the World Trade Center in New York, along with all four living former US presidents and first ladies.
Moments of silence were held to mark the timings of the attacks and the names of nearly 3,000 people who died were read out.
Two beams of light illuminated the Manhattan sky for a Tribute in Light on Friday evening, as other landmarks in the state lit up in blue in commemoration.
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