Four U.S. service members killed during the conflict with Iran were returned to American soil in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base. President Donald Trump attended the ceremony alongside military officials and the families of the fallen troops.

CNN reported that Trump met privately with relatives before observing the formal transfer. The event followed established military protocol, with each service member received with care and full honors.

A dignified transfer marks the arrival of a fallen service member’s remains in the United States. The ceremony is designed to protect the privacy of grieving families while recognizing the sacrifice of those who died in service.

The deaths have increased attention on the human cost of the Iran conflict as U.S. military operations continue. In Washington, lawmakers are also debating the campaign’s objectives, duration, and financial impact.

Those political questions remained outside the focus of the Dover ceremony. The transfer centered on the four service members, their families, and the military tradition of honoring those who lost their lives while serving the country.