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Trump attends transfer of four US troops killed in Iranian attacks
Published 22 July 2026 · world
President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for four US service members killed in Iranian attacks, calling it his hardest
President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for four US service members killed in Iranian attacks, calling it his hardest duty as commander-in-chief. Two soldiers died when a missile struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, another was killed in the same incident, and a fourth died during a drone detonation in Erbil, Iraq.
The US has over 50,000 troops in the region, with 18 service members killed since military operations against Iran began in February. Trump has warned Tehran of severe retaliation for further American deaths.
Al Jazeera’s Tanya Noury reports from the White House. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 23, 2026 • 1:19 AM IST · Updated: July 23, 2026 • 2:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for four US service members killed in Iranian attacks, calling it his hardest duty as commander-in-chief.
Two soldiers died when a missile struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, another was killed in the same incident, and a fourth died during a drone detonation in Erbil, Iraq.
The US has over 50,000 troops in the region, with 18 service members killed since military operations against Iran began in February.
Trump has warned Tehran of severe retaliation for further American deaths.
Al Jazeera’s Tanya Noury reports from the White House.
The BriefWire