epaselect epa12369152 First responders attend the US flag unfurling ceremony to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 11 September 2025. US President Trump will later take part in the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony in the courtyard of the Pentagon. EPA/SHAWN THEW

epa12369494 An American flag is presented during the start of the 24th anniversary 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, New York, USA, 11 September 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

epa12369514 Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (C-L) and New York Governor Kathy Hochul (C-R), New York City Mayor Eric Adams (R), former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (2-L) and others attend the 24th anniversary 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, New York, USA, 11 September 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

epa12369495 Loved ones of victims arrive for the 24th anniversary 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, New York, USA, 11 September 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL