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Deadly strike on Iranian wedding was likely a direct hit by a US munition, analysis shows
Weapons experts said images and video show a direct hit from a U.S. munition, as officials review whether the blast killed at least five civilians.
- A U.S. strike hit a house hosting a wedding in Sirik County, Hormozgan province, Iran, killing at least four people including a child and injuring around 50 others, according to Iranian officials and the Red Crescent.
- The attack occurred amid renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, with the U.S. targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guards following alleged recent attacks on commercial shipping and American forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at several southern coastal areas, including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
- The conflict has intensified after a month-long lull, raising concerns about control over the Strait of Hormuz and causing global oil price spikes.
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Reuters analysis confirms US munition directly hit wedding party in Sirik: Probe exposes American war crime
·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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U.S. attack hit the city of Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, in the southeast of the country. About 68 people were injured. U.S. Vice President says the country never had civilian targets.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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These analyses reveal a cluster of clues consistent with the hypothesis of an American strike. Accused by Tehran of being responsible for this attack, which killed four people on Tuesday, the United States announced that it was conducting "a thorough investigation".
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