Reported US airstrike hit a wedding in Iran - AP News.
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2 Sept, 18:29ZReported US airstrike hit a wedding in Iran - AP News.
First reportBBC · 2 Sept, 10:33Z
Latest reportAP News · 2 Sept, 18:29Z
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Why it matters
What
A U.S. missile reportedly hit a wedding home in southern Iran, killing four people and wounding at least 68.
Why
U.S. Central Command said it targeted regional air defenses, radar, and maritime assets.
Watch
Watch for casualty updates and official findings about the strike and missile fragments.
Coverage over time
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US targets across the Middle East.
- US forces resumed strikes against Iran in response to recent attacks.
- Iranian Red Crescent reports four killed at a wedding in southern Iran.
- BBC Verify analyzed aftermath footage and consulted a weapons expert.
- US military says it targets Iranian sites, not civilians, in response.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- A U.S. missile hit a home in southern Iran during a wedding celebration, killing four people.
- Iranian state media reported two women and two children among the dead, with at least 68 wounded.
- The attack also hit a nearby communications tower and a port area in Kuhestak.
- U.S. Central Command said it was targeting air defenses, radar, and maritime assets in the region.
- Analysts described fragments as coming from a precise SLAM-ER cruise missile.