Iran Fires on Its Gulf Neighbors, Retaliating for US Strikes After a Wedding Was Hit - Boston News, Weather, Sports
The strike injured over 50 and fueled renewed attacks and reprisals across the region.
- On Wednesday, a U.S. missile strike hit a home in Sirik, Iran, during a wedding, killing 4 people and injuring more than 50, according to The Iranian Red Crescent Society.
- The strike occurred as the U.S. military resumed attacks on Iran this week, following the expiration of the June ceasefire agreement known as the Memorandum of Understanding.
- U.S. Central Command denied reports of civilian casualties, with Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins stating, "The U.S. Military never targets civilians," while the Pentagon investigates the incident.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed retaliation, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. Marine base in Aqaba, Jordan, by early Wednesday.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh sanctions in August targeting Iran and its trading partners, with allies pledging support for the campaign amid the ongoing conflict.
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Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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War crime accusations fly at Trump admin after wedding bombed in Iran
President Donald Trump's administration has been accused of a war crime after a missile strike hit a wedding and, according to an Iranian humanitarian group, killed a child and three others, reports show.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said four people were killed and more than 50 injured after shrapnel from a U.S. missile struck a home in Sirik, on Iran's Strait of Hormuz coastline, where a wedding was underway, according to the report, report…
According to Iranian authorities, several people have been killed. The US denies targeting civilians, but confirms that it is "aware of the reports".
Iran accuses the United States of bombing a house during a wedding in the southeastern city of Sirik. At least four people were killed, including a four-year-old child, according to Iranian media and the Iranian Red Crescent. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denied targeting civilians. The Iranian Foreign Ministry called the strike a war crime.
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