A seventh U.S. servicemember has beenkilled in the Iran war, officials say.
"Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received duringthe Iranian regime's initial attacksacross the Middle East," US Central Command said on X. "The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1."
The servicemember will not be named until their next of kin have been informed.
PresidentDonald Trumpon Saturday joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the other six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.
The dignified transfer, a ceremony that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is regarded as one of the most solemn responsibilities of any commander in chief. During his first term, Trump said witnessing the transfer was "the toughest thing I have to do" as president.
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"It's a very sad day," Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Florida later Saturday afternoon, saying that he was "glad we paid our respects."
He said the relatives of the deceased are "great people, great parents, wives, family" and said that the "parents were so proud."
Both Trump and Vice President JD Vance attended the transfer, accompanied by their spouses. A number of senior administration officials were present, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who wrote in a social media post on Friday of "an unbreakable spirit to honor their memory and the resolve they embodied."
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
