Trump compares Iran to 9/11 terrorism, awards Medal of Freedom to Ground Zero hero

President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. has "really taken it to" the Islamic regime in Iran to prevent it from getting a nuclear weapon, tying a memorial event for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 to the current war in the Middle East.

Trump compares Iran to 9/11 terrorism, awards Medal of Freedom to Ground Zero hero

TL;DR

  • President Trump stated the U.S. has taken action against Iran.
  • The goal of these actions is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
  • The statement was made during a memorial event for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
  • The event was linked to the current war in the Middle East.