Sad things but Iran’ll never have nukes, Trump breaks silence on U.S. troop deaths in Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Donald Trump has addressed the recent deaths of two United States service members slain in an Iranian missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan, describing the losses as a “very sad, very sad thing” while reaffirming his hardline stance against Tehran.
In his remark, Trump stated the troops died “in service to our country” and emphasised that the U.S. would “never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”
He added that he “couldn’t care less” if Iran was not following previous agreements.
The remarks came after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that two American personnel were killed on July 17 while defending against Iranian ballistic missiles and drones in Jordan.
A third service member remains missing, and several others were injured but later discharged from medical care.
This incident raised the U.S. combat death toll in the ongoing Iran conflict to 16.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated earlier in 2026, leading to direct military exchanges that began in late February.
The conflict has involved U.S. and allied strikes on Iranian targets, Iranian retaliatory attacks using missiles and drones on U.S. positions and regional allies, and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global shipping.
A fragile ceasefire had been in place but collapsed amid mutual accusations of violations.
Recent U.S. strikes have targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including coastal facilities, air defenses, and Revolutionary Guard assets, in response to attacks on American and partner forces.
Iran has launched counterstrikes on U.S. bases in the region
