Zillar Barta Desk, Iran : A wedding celebration in the southern Iranian town of Kuhestak turned into a scene of devastation after a reported U.S. strike hit a residential compound where families had gathered. The incident occurred on September 1, amid renewed U.S.-Iran military hostilities.
According to Iranian authorities and the Red Crescent, five people were killed and more than 60 others were injured, with children among those affected. Witnesses described panic and confusion as people rushed to pull victims from the rubble following the blast.
The U.S. military has said it does not target civilians and is investigating reports surrounding the incident. U.S. officials said American forces were conducting operations against Iranian military-related targets in the area.
A Reuters investigation and weapons analysis found evidence suggesting the blast may have resulted from a direct hit by a U.S. munition. The incident has intensified concerns over civilian casualties as fighting between Washington and Tehran escalates.
