At the 25th anniversary memorial of the September 11 terrorist attacks, U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hagest attempted to justify the ongoing war against Iran with their speeches. The two officials made arguments to establish a connection between this war and the largest terrorist attack in U.S. history.
A Controversial Link Between Past and Present
While memorials typically focus on the victims of the 2001 attacks, Trump and Hagest referred to the war that began over six months ago against Iran. This war, which faces significant domestic and international criticism, seems to be presented as an action in line with the "legacy" of the 9/11 attacks.
The speeches of these two officials specifically focused on national sentiment and fear of terrorism, aiming to garner public support for the continuation of this war. Meanwhile, many political analysts believe that this move is not only an attempt to justify their actions against criticism but also implicitly seeks to gain new support from allies.
Domestic and International Challenges
Despite Trump and Hagest's efforts to establish this connection, existing realities show that the ongoing war in Iran faces serious problems and challenges. Public opinion in the United States has reacted negatively due to the human and financial costs of this war. Meanwhile, many international observers are also concerned about the consequences of this war.
Ultimately, it seems that Trump and Hagest's efforts to link the war in Iran with the 9/11 memorial not only do not help justify this war but may also lead to increased criticism and challenges both domestically and internationally. The future of this war remains uncertain, but what is clear is that these two officials are striving to garner as much public support as possible.
