Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump led a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, joined by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump largely stayed on message during the event, honoring Gold Star families and fallen American soldiers and recognizing specific veterans like Staff Sgt. Keith Ware and Harry Miller. He acknowledged the loss of 13 service members in "Operation Epic Fury," referring to the ongoing conflict with Iran, but did not name them individually. Trump stated these service members died to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and also claimed a "complete and total victory" in Venezuela with no casualties. Later, on Truth Social, Trump warned that conflict with Iran would escalate if a deal is not reached, while also suggesting Iran could join the Abraham Accords if they signed an agreement with him. In fullTrump boasts about Iran war success and stays on script during Arlington cemetery Memorial Day eventThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump uses Memorial Day event to tout military success in Operation Epic Fury
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump led a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, joined by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump largely stayed on message during the event, honoring Gold Star families and fallen American soldiers and recognizing specific veterans like Staff Sgt. Keith Ware and Harry Miller. He acknowledged the loss of 13 service members in "Operation Epic Fury," referring to the ongoing conflict with Iran, but did not name them individually. Trump stated these service members died to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and also claimed a "complete and total victory" in Venezuela with no casualties. Later, on Truth Social, Trump warned that conflict with Iran would escalate if a deal is not reached, while also suggesting Iran could join the Abraham Accords if they signed an agreement with him. In fullTrump boasts about Iran war success and stays on script during Arlington cemetery Memorial Day eventThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump honored 13 US service members killed in "Operation Epic Fury" at Arlington's Memorial Day ceremony, while claiming a concurrent "complete and total victory" in Venezuela with zero casualties. His Truth Social warning — no Iran nuclear deal means escalating conflict — sustains geopolitical risk relevant to energy pricing, sanctions exposure, and regional supply chain decisions.
