Trump Honors Veterans at Arlington While Defending Iran Operations
President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery with a wreath-laying and tributes to U.S. veterans, including a 103-year-old World War II veteran. He defended the war with Iran, blaming Tehran for the conflict and saying U.S. operations were intended to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons; he also said victory was near and the war would end soon. Pentagon figures cited in coverage put U.S. losses at 23 service members killed and at least 865 wounded. Trump praised current service members and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and highlighted reported Department of Veterans Affairs progress in processing disability claims.






