‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern
Summary
US Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt about Iranian reports that a US missile attack hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, Iran, killing four people and injuring dozens. The US says it is investigating the incident and maintains it does not target civilians in combat, while Iranian officials deny this and call for legal action.Key Facts
- A missile attack struck a wedding party in Kuhestak, Iran, killing four people, including two children, and injuring 67 others.
- The Iranian Red Crescent Society documented the attack and reported it to the International Criminal Court.
- Damage suggests the use of a US air-launched cruise missile, possibly an AGM-84K SLAM-ER.
- US Central Command said it is investigating civilian casualty reports and denies targeting civilians.
- Vice President Vance expressed skepticism of Iranian state media reports but said "sometimes things happen."
- The US maintains a policy of not targeting civilians during combat operations.
- Iranian officials describe the strikes as part of a pattern of US attacks on Iran.
- This incident follows past events where the US questioned reports of civilian harm in Iran, such as a school strike in Minab.
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