How Trump used 9/11 to make the case for war with Iran
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β’Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:58:06 +0000
π° What Happened
Donald Trump used the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to defend the US war with Iran. He spoke at the Pentagon instead of attending the main ceremony in New York.
About 2,977 people were killed on 11 September 2001 when hijacked planes hit the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. Trump said the country would never forget them.
He drew a direct link between the War on Terror that followed and the current US and Israeli war on Iran. He also raised election conspiracy claims and a plan for the midterm elections.
π The Backstory
Trump's approval rating is close to the lowest point of his time in office. The midterm elections are about two months away, so his speech was also about politics.
The war in Iran is unpopular with many Americans. Using a memorial event to make the case for it is unusual, and drew attention from critics.
π― Why It Matters
A wider war with Iran can push up oil prices everywhere, including Australia. It also changes how safe the world feels, and what governments spend.
Donald Trump used the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to defend the US war with Iran. He spoke at the Pentagon instead of attending the main ceremony in New York.
About 2,977 people were killed on 11 September 2001 when hijacked planes hit the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. Trump said the country would never forget them.
He drew a direct link between the War on Terror that followed and the current US and Israeli war on Iran. He also raised election conspiracy claims and a plan for the midterm elections.
Trump's approval rating is close to the lowest point of his time in office. The midterm elections are about two months away, so his speech was also about politics.
The war in Iran is unpopular with many Americans. Using a memorial event to make the case for it is unusual, and drew attention from critics.
A wider war with Iran can push up oil prices everywhere, including Australia. It also changes how safe the world feels, and what governments spend.