U.S. Investigates Deadly Strike on Wedding in Iran, Vance Says
The U.S. said it’s investigating whether its forces were involved in an attack that killed civilians.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Thursday that an investigation is underway following an alleged strike on a wedding party in southern Iran on September 3, 2026. Reports indicate that the attack, conducted by American weapons, resulted in at least five deaths and 68 injuries. Vance expressed skepticism regarding reports from Iranian state media, stating that they have not been reliable sources of information about the ongoing conflict.
According to Iranian officials, a wedding was taking place at a residential building in Kuhestak when it was struck by a U.S. munition, causing widespread devastation. Among the casualties was a four-year-old child. Independent verification by Reuters and the New York Times confirmed that a wedding was in progress, and the building was struck, leading to the tragic loss of life.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs vowed to respond firmly to these "savage crimes" and retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.S. sites in Middle Eastern countries. The Iranian Red Crescent Society urged an investigation by the International Criminal Court, arguing that the strike may have violated international law.
Vance defended U.S. military actions, noting that when their military makes mistakes, they learn from them. However, the incident has raised concerns about civilian harm during U.S.-Iranian conflicts, which have intensified this week as both nations have escalated their attacks.
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