President Donald Trump delivered a forceful Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, honoring fallen American service members while promising that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon under his watch.
After laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Trump reflected on the ongoing conflict tied to Operation Epic Fury and paid tribute to the 13 U.S. military personnel killed during the fighting.
“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,” Trump said. “Oh, and they won’t. They will never have a nuclear weapon.”
The president specifically recognized the family of Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino, who died in a March crash involving a KC-135 refueling aircraft over Iraq.
“In two wars recently, we’ve lost a total of 13 service members,” Trump said solemnly during the ceremony.
The remarks came as the Trump administration continues negotiating with Iran over a possible framework agreement tied to the regime’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Over the weekend, Trump revealed that negotiators were nearing a memorandum of understanding that could reopen the critical shipping route while leaving final nuclear details for additional talks.
Administration officials later clarified that a final agreement remains days away and stressed that sanctions relief will only come after Iran surrenders its enriched uranium stockpile under the administration’s “no dust, no dollars” approach.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted Sunday that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, though American officials remain deeply skeptical after years of uranium enrichment activity.
Trump is also facing pressure from Republican hawks who fear any eventual deal could leave Iran with pathways to rebuild its nuclear capabilities in the future.
Still, the president made clear Monday that he views preventing a nuclear Iran as a non-negotiable objective.
Trump also used the ceremony to honor 97-year-old World War II veteran Harry Miller, who enlisted at age 15 after lying about his age and later fought during the Battle of the Bulge.
“At 15, Harry Miller lied about his age to enlist and was soon fighting to stop the SS Panzer divisions,” Trump said. “He is among the last surviving members at 97 years old.”
Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the Memorial Day ceremony as thousands gathered to honor America’s fallen service members while the administration navigates one of the most dangerous foreign policy crises of Trump’s presidency.
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