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Iranian Drone Kills US Soldier; Trump Cites Sacrifice

7/24/2026

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Michael Swinton was killed on July 19 at Erbil Air Base by an Iranian drone.
President Donald Trump said the soldiers’ sacrifice backs his claim that Iran must not get a nuclear weapon.
Widow Jamiah Swinton attended the Dover transfer, felt robbed and heard her child ask, “Is that my Dada?”
The ceremony also honored Tyler James Feehan, Isabella Gonzales and Angel S. Rampersad, who were killed the week before.

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Michael Swinton was killed on July 19 at Erbil Air Base by an Iranian drone.
President Donald Trump said the soldiers’ sacrifice backs his claim that Iran must not get a nuclear weapon.
Widow Jamiah Swinton attended the Dover transfer, felt robbed and heard her child ask, “Is that my Dada?”
The ceremony also honored Tyler James Feehan, Isabella Gonzales and Angel S. Rampersad, who were killed the week before.