Reported US airstrike hit a wedding in Iran - AP News.
A U.S. missile reportedly hit a wedding home in southern Iran, killing four people and wounding at least 68.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:57 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:57 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“What do we know about the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik?”
Known details of the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik.
Key points
- Kuhestak in Sirik County, Hormozgan, Iran, was hit by overnight US attacks.
- Four victims identified: Amir Ali Karimi (4), Mohammad Malahi (16), Kolsoum Malahi (43), Zarkhatoun Taheri (43).
- Over 60 others wounded, with some seriously injured, according to local authorities.
- US CENTCOM says civilian casualties reports originated from Iranian state media and that the US does not target civilians.
- State media claim three US missiles hit the wedding building, with a 1.5-meter hole reported.
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“What to know about a reported US airstrike that hit a wedding in Iran - AP News”
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A U.S. missile reportedly hit a wedding home in southern Iran, killing four people and wounding at least 68.