Iran’s Guards chief vows to avenge victims killed in wedding strike

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, Ahmad Vahidi, has vowed to seek vengeance for the four individuals killed during a recent strike at a wedding ceremony in the southern coastal town of Kuhestak, near the Strait of Hormuz. Vahidi made this assertion in a statement released by state television, emphasizing that the "pure blood of these oppressed martyrs" will not go unanswered and will certainly be avenged.

The attack occurred on Tuesday night, after the United States announced military strikes targeting facilities associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. According to Iranian authorities, the assault resulted in the fatalities of at least four people, including a child, and left 68 others wounded. Iranian officials have labeled the incident as a "war crime," while the United States has refrained from directly addressing the attack, with a spokesperson from US Central Command stating that "the US military never targets civilians."

Tensions between Iran and the United States have been escalating since February 28, when both nations launched a surprise bombing campaign against each other. The conflict resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader. Although a ceasefire was declared in April, sporadic exchanges of fire continue to take place, particularly in and around Hormuz.