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Iran War Tied to 9/11 Speeches

Updated 2026-09-11 23:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have linked the Iran war to 9/11 in recent speeches. This connection is part of a broader strategy to frame U.S. military actions in the context of national security.

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The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group’s reported takeover of a Yemen port city is raising the stakes in Tehran’s war with the U.S. Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen’s military, is reportedly urging President Trump to strike the rebels, while the U.S. has sent more than 100 advisors to aid its Saudi al
2026-09-11 22:45 UTC
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Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story A link between Iran war and 9/11 in Trump administration speeches President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tied the Iran war to the Sept. 1
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