Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five
Summary
Iran says the US bombed a house during a wedding in Sirik, killing at least five people, including a child. The US military confirmed it launched strikes on Iranian military targets after alleged attacks by Iran’s forces against shipping and US troops.Key Facts
- Iran’s foreign ministry said a US strike hit a residence in Kuhestak during a wedding, killing five civilians.
- Local officials reported 63 people wounded, mostly women and children, taken to hospital in stable condition.
- A child survivor described hearing fighter jets before a powerful explosion at the wedding.
- The US military said it attacked Iranian air defense sites, radars, maritime facilities, and communication centers.
- The US claims the strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on ships and US troops.
- Iran reported further explosions in southern cities and said it retaliated by striking US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.
- Iranian forces downed a US MQ-9 drone using a new air defense system.
- The situation follows tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has imposed a blockade, affecting global energy prices.
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