Live updates: US-Iran war, Rubio warns Tehran ‘not serious’ about talks, US strikes continue
President Trump addressed the return of fallen US service members killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran, emphasizing the difficulty of the task. The administration continues to signal a firm stance against Iranian nuclear ambitions following recent strikes.
Why it matters
The escalation of military conflict with Iran and the resulting loss of life represent a significant geopolitical development with domestic political implications.
Link Copied! Trump says receiving fallen service members is one of hardest parts of his job By Kevin Liptak President Donald Trump said receiving the remains of fallen American service members is among the hardest tasks of his job.
Speaking on his way to Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of troops killed in the Iran war, Trump said his intention was to honor their sacrifice.
“We honor our heroes, and they are indeed great heroes. Actually, they said, and all of them said very strongly, we can’t let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” he told reporters at Joint Base Andrews.
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