Iranian town mourns after deadly strike on wedding
Summary
A wedding in Kuhestak, a small town in southern Iran, was hit by a strike on September 1, killing at least four people including children and injuring more than 60. Local residents are mourning and sharing videos of the damage despite internet shutdowns and restrictions on speaking to foreign media.Key Facts
- The strike happened around 9:30 pm on September 1 during a wedding celebration.
- At least four people died, including a 4-year-old child and a 16-year-old boy, and over 60 were injured.
- The wedding was held in the home of Ali Mallahi, a local fisherman.
- Damage occurred not only to the Mallahi home but also surrounding houses.
- Internet shutdowns and restrictions limit investigation and reporting of the strike.
- Local clinics could not handle the casualties, so severely injured people were moved to a hospital 30 km away in Minab.
- Videos show wounded survivors, damaged buildings, and funerals for the victims shared on social media.
- The US Vice-President JD Vance stated the US does not target civilians but expressed skepticism about Iran’s reports.
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