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  "id": 19560635,
  "title": "Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-defends-iran-war-in-veterans-day-address-19560635",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1575812/trump-defends-iran-war-veterans-day-address"
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  "account": "President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran at a US Veterans Day commemoration in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. He praised the bravery and skill of American warriors and claimed the conflict has made the world a safer and more peaceful place. The war, initiated on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes against Iran, has resulted in 23 US service member deaths and several hundred wounded, according to Pentagon figures. Trump asserted that the war was started by Iran, which has been waging war against America since 1979, and that US forces were acting to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.\n\nAt the ceremony, Trump honored Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, praising him for doing a fantastic job. However, the event took an unexpected turn when an army sentinel reprimanded a group, including Hegseth and his aides, for laughing during a photo near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The sentinel reminded visitors to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times. Following the ceremony, Trump mentioned his plans to build a 76-meter-tall triumphal arch near the cemetery, which has faced legal challenges from the family of John F. Kennedy, veterans, the city of Washington, and the state of Virginia.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump defended the war against Iran on Wednesday at a US Veterans Day commemoration that saw his defence secretary publicly admonished for a lack of decorum.",
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        "published": "2026-11-11T17:23:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump says US won Iran conflict but seeks 'complete victory'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-says-us-won-iran-conflict-but-seeks-complete-victory",
        "published": "2026-11-11T17:47:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump vows ‘total victory’ against Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-vows-total-victory-against-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-11T17:50:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump wants a non-nuclear Iran. What's the plan?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-wants-a-non-nuclear-iran-whats-the-plan",
        "published": "2026-11-11T18:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-defends-iran-war-in-veterans-day-address",
        "published": "2026-11-11T19:27:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Trump says 'we won' Iran war during Veterans Day service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-says-we-won-iran-war-during-veterans-day-service",
        "published": "2026-11-11T19:30:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'America did not start this': Trump defends war with Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/america-did-not-start-this-trump-defends-war-with-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-11T20:47:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-defends-iran-war-in-veterans-day-address-19552905",
        "published": "2026-11-11T20:53:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/trump-defends-iran-war-in-veterans-day-address-19558188",
        "published": "2026-11-11T21:54:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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