Six Army reservists who were killed in military operations involving Iran received a dignified transfer ceremony, according to military officials.

Retired Marine Corps Colonel Mark Cancian appeared on CBS News to discuss the transfer ceremony and the broader implications of the ongoing conflict. The dignified transfer is a military honor ceremony conducted when fallen service members are returned to the United States.

Cancian indicated that additional casualties may occur in the future, stating that the current deaths would not represent the end of losses in the Iran-related military operations. The specific circumstances surrounding how the six reservists were killed were not detailed in available reports.

The Army Reserve component consists of part-time soldiers who typically serve one weekend per month and two weeks per year, though they can be activated for full-time duty during military operations. The deaths highlight the continued involvement of reserve forces in overseas military engagements.

The dignified transfer ceremony serves as both a military protocol and a way to honor fallen service members as they return home to their families and communities.