On July 20, 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war has been postponed. The transfer was originally scheduled for July 21 at Dover Air Force Base, with President Donald Trump expected to attend. The exact date and time for the transfer are still being finalized.
Two service members, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, from Carrollton, Texas, were killed on July 17 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan during an incident involving Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Following the attacks, President Trump stated he would retaliate, emphasizing that Iran would face consequences for the deaths of American soldiers. CENTCOM also reported that it had conducted a new round of strikes against Iran aimed at degrading its military capabilities related to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Since the onset of the war on February 28, 2026, a total of 17 U.S. service members have been confirmed killed.