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Iran Says US Missile Hit Wedding, Killing Four
Iranian officials say a missile hit a house during a wedding party.
They said the house was in Kuhestak, in Sirik County, in southern Iran.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported that four people died, including one child.
It also said more than 50 people were injured by shrapnel.
Rescue teams were sent to the area.
A local Iranian official called the incident a “war crime.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the country would respond firmly.
Khamenei also threatened that the attackers would be taught unforgettable lessons, but the reports did not include a US response.
Iranian officials said a US missile struck a residential home during a wedding in Kuhestak, Sirik.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported four deaths, including a child, and more than 50 injuries.
Hormozgan’s deputy governor for security affairs called the incident a “war crime.”
Rescue teams were reportedly sent to the area immediately, with further details promised.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran would respond firmly, while Khamenei threatened deadly retaliation.
- Who
- Four people, including a child, were reportedly killed, and more than 50 were injured; Iranian officials and the Iranian Red Crescent described the incident.
- What
- A missile strike reportedly sent shrapnel into a residential home during a wedding celebration.
- Where
- Kuhestak, in Sirik County, Hormozgan province, southern Iran.
- When
- During a wedding celebration; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- The reports gave no explanation for why the home was struck; Iranian officials attributed the missile to the United States.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- Four people, including a child
- Reported injuries
- More than 50 people
- Location
- Kuhestak, Sirik County, Hormozgan province, Iran
- Circumstance
- The strike reportedly occurred during a wedding celebration
- Reported weapon attribution
- Iranian officials and the Iranian Red Crescent attributed the missile to the United States
- Iranian characterization
- Hormozgan’s deputy governor for security affairs called the incident a “war crime”
- Declared response
- Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran would respond “with firmness,” while Khamenei threatened deadly retaliation
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