Video from a statement by Donald Trump
Trump speaks about Iran at the National Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, November 11, 2026.
Excerpt from 1:05:29 to 1:08:04 of the White House video. DI added its logo in the corner.
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At the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump says America did not start a war with Iran and that Iran has waged war on America since 1979. He says 18 U.S. service members died and that the conflict will be over soon.
“America did not start a war with Iran. Iran has been waging war on America since 1979. ... We lost 18 beautiful souls ... When this conflict is over, and it will be soon”