In an exclusive phone interview with the Daily Mail on March 1, 2026, from Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump broke his silence on the deaths of three US service members killed during US-Israeli strikes on Iran, describing them as “great people” with “outstanding records” and expressing plans to meet their families at an appropriate time, possibly at Dover Air Force Base or the White House.

He outlined a 4 week timeline for the war, noting successes like killing 48 Iranian leaders and sinking nine ships, while warning of potential further casualties and rejecting immediate talks with Iran, saying they should have negotiated earlier. Trump vowed to “avenge” the fallen troops in a Truth Social video, issuing an ultimatum to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to lay down arms for immunity or face death, and urged the Iranian people to overthrow their regime for a chance at democracy. He confirmed discussions with regional leaders like those from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who are now involved due to Iranian attacks on their territories, framing the operation as essential for long-term global security amid escalating Middle East tensions and domestic polls showing opposition to the war.

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Trump breaks silence on US troops killed in Iran war

President Donald Trump broke his silence Sunday on the first US casualties of the Iran war in an exclusive phone interview with the Daily Mail.