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Trump says deaths of US service members ‘very sad’

18 July 2026 23:05 BST

US President Donald Trump said deaths of two US service members in Iranian attacks is “a very sad thing,” as he reacted to the announcement.

“We hate to see it happen. It’s in service to our country,” Trump told NewsNation.

He  also said that the US would “never” allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Selected entity U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard the new Air Force One during a flight from the United Kingdom to Joint Base Andrews, 8 July 2026 (Win McNamee Getty Images via AFP)
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard the new Air Force One during a flight from the United Kingdom to Joint Base Andrews, 8 July 2026 (Win McNamee Getty Images via AFP)