Trump at 25th Anniversary of 9/11: War with Iran is a Continuation of the War on Terror

US President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the Pentagon, honoring the victims while framing the ongoing conflict with the Islamic Republic as part of the 'war on terror.' Trump stated, 'We fight to win. We don't have a choice.' He labeled the Islamic Republic the 'world's number one sponsor of terror' and affirmed that US forces are working to ensure the regime never acquires a nuclear weapon. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth added that US forces have spent the last six months fighting an Islamic theocracy that has sought the destruction of the United States for decades. While Trump has predicted the conflict will conclude following the November midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported that senior White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have discussed the possibility that the war could continue for years. In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated he has no regrets regarding the war, claiming he has successfully dismantled Iran's nuclear capability.