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Trump honors return of four US soldiers killed in Iran war
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump honored four U.S. soldiers recently killed in the war in Iran during a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base on July 22, shortly after issuing new threats against Iran.
- Three soldiers died in an Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, while a fourth was killed during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq.
- Trump met privately with the families of the fallen troops, expressing sympathy and emphasizing their sacrifice to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- The conflict has resulted in at least 18 U.S. service member deaths and over 100 injuries since it began nearly five months ago, with increasing public opposition in the U.S.
- Trump escalated threats on July 22, warning he would target Iranian civilian infrastructure such as bridges or power plants in retaliation for any attacks on U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
