Key Facts

• The strike happened late Tuesday evening in Kuhestak, southern Iran.
• The target was a home where women and children were gathered for a wedding ceremony.
• The bride and groom had not yet arrived when the explosion occurred.
• Five people died, including a 4-year-old boy, a 16-year-old, and two women.
• Over 60 people were wounded, and another woman died later in hospital.
• The U.S. Vice President said the strike is under investigation.
• The town is near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway.
• The strike caused significant damage to the home’s structure and surrounding area.