Trump pays tribute to US soldiers killed in Iran war | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSeung Min KimSaturday 07 March 2026 22:25 GMTWATCH: Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers killed in KuwaitDonald Trump and the First Lady attended a solemn dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for six US soldiers killed in the Middle East.The six soldiers, from the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Iowa, were killed by a drone strike at a command centre in Kuwait.“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”.Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other top administration officials, alongside the grieving families, were also present at the ceremony.During the ritual, Mr Trump saluted each flag-draped transfer case as it was moved from the military aircraft to awaiting vehicles.In fullPresident Trump and First Lady attend dignified transfer of six US service members killed in war with IranThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in