Trump Defends War with Iran in Veterans Day Speech at Arlington
Conflict · First reported 11 Nov, 18:32 · Updated 19:28
President Donald Trump delivered a Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery, defending the ongoing military conflict with Iran. He stated the conflict would conclude soon, attributed the war's origins to Tehran, and commended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- President Donald Trump defended the military campaign against Iran during his Veterans Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, stating the conflict would end soon.
- Trump stated that Tehran started the conflict and has been waging war on the United States since 1979, asserting that US actions aim to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- According to the latest Pentagon figures, the conflict, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes, has resulted in 23 US service member deaths and wounded several hundred more.
- Trump praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following a vote by House Republicans blocking an impeachment attempt by an outgoing Republican lawmaker against Hegseth.
- During his appearance, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and addressed plans for a 78-meter-tall triumphal arch facing multiple legal challenges.
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- Conflict Start Date
- February 28, 2026
- US Military Fatalities
- 23 service members
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- Arlington National Cemetery
- Defense Secretary
- Pete Hegseth
- Planned Monument Height
- 78 meters
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