Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used a U.S. Veterans Day commemoration Wednesday to defend the war against Iran — an increasingly unpopular conflict that helped trigger a Democratic takeover of Congress in last week's midterm elections. "The bravery and skill of our amazing American warriors has absolutely been incredible," Trump said in an address at Arlington National Cemetery just outside…
On Veterans Day, President Donald Trump addressed the nation, defending the ongoing war against Iran. He praised the bravery and skill of American soldiers, stating that their performance in the conflict had been "incredible." Trump predicted that the war, which began on February 28, would soon bring a safer and more peaceful world, free from the dangers that previously existed.
As of the latest Pentagon reports, the war had resulted in the deaths of 23 U.S. service members and left several hundred more wounded. Trump claimed that the conflict was not instigated by Washington, but by Iran, which he alleged had been waging war on America since 1979. He emphasized that the U.S. military actions were aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
In his address at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump addressed an audience of troops, veterans, and high-ranking officials.
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