08.03.2026 02:00
The remains of six American soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing war with Iran were brought back to the United States. Their caskets were greeted with a military salute by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Dover Air Force Base.
The remains of American soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing war with Iran have arrived in the United States. The remains were welcomed at Dover Air Force Base by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with a military salute.
The bodies of 6 American soldiers who lost their lives following the tensions in the Middle East have arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. President Donald Trump and a high-level delegation attended the "Dignified Transfer" ceremony held to honor the return of the fallen soldiers to the country.
THEY WERE WELCOMED WITH A MILITARY CEREMONY
The honor guard of the U.S. Army carefully unloaded the coffins wrapped in the American flag from the large transport plane.
During the evacuation process, which took place in complete silence and military discipline, the remains unloaded from the plane's ramp were transferred to waiting transport vehicles.
PRESIDENT TRUMP AND FIRST LADY PARTICIPATED IN THE PROTOCOL
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and military officials present at the ceremony paid their respects to the fallen soldiers by standing at attention as the coffins were unloaded from the plane.
Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also attended the ceremony.
NAMES AND RANKS OF THE SOLDIERS
The names and ranks of the fallen U.S. soldiers are as follows:
Captain Cody Khork
Staff Sergeant Noah Tietjens
Staff Sergeant Nicole Amor
Sergeant Declan Coady
Major Jeffrey O'Brien
Technical Officer Robert Marzan
CONDOLENCES FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO THE FAMILIES
The arrival of the remains coincided with a period of increased military activity and reciprocal attacks in the region. In statements from the White House and the Pentagon, condolences were expressed to the families of the fallen soldiers, and it was noted that security measures in the region have been heightened to the maximum level.