Trump vows Iran will never have nukes while mourning 13 servicemembers who’ve died in ongoing war
President Trump addressed the nation on Memorial Day, mourning the loss of 13 servicemembers in the ongoing conflict with Iran. He emphasized that these sacrifices were made to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump also acknowledged the family of one fallen soldier during his speech.
- ▪Trump mourned the deaths of 13 military service members during his Memorial Day address.
- ▪He stated that these servicemembers gave their lives to ensure Iran would never have nuclear weapons.
- ▪Trump specifically called out the family of Ariana Savino, who died in a March aircraft refueling crash over Iraq.
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Politics Trump vows Iran will never have nukes while mourning 13 servicemembers who’ve died in ongoing war By Steven Nelson Published May 25, 2026, 1:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump mourned the deaths of 13 military service members who died during the ongoing war with Iran — with the family of at least one of the fallen in attendance at his Memorial Day address. “These incredible men and women gave their lives to ensure that the world’s number one state sponsor of terror will never have a nuclear weapon. Oh, and they won’t. They will never have a nuclear weapon. I’m sure you know that one,” Trump said. Explore More Retiring GOP Sen.
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