President Donald Trump has joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base as the bodies of six American soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East were returned to the US. During his first term, Mr Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was “the toughest thing I have to do” as president. Both Mr Trump and vice president JD Vance were present for the transfer, as were their spouses. As is protocol, Mr Trump – wearing a blue suit, red tie and a white USA hat – did not speak during the transfer. President Donald Trump did not speak during the transfer (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)They died just one day after the US and Israel launched its military campaign against Iran.

Source: Irish Examiner March 08, 2026 00:51 UTC