US probes Iran wedding strike likely caused by US munition
On Tuesday, an explosion shattered a wedding celebration in southern Iran, leaving five people dead and nearly 70 wounded. This devastating event is believed to have been caused by a direct hit from a US munition, according to an analysis conducted by Reuters and weapons experts. The United States has not accepted responsibility for the incident.
Vice President JD Vance stated that the US is actively investigating the matter, emphasizing that they care about the incident and wish to understand what transpired. The Pentagon has not released the findings of its probe into the incident.
The Iranian state television reported that a 22-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries in the hospital, while the total death toll stood at five. Nearly 70 individuals sustained injuries in the attack. The village of Kuhestak in Sirik County witnessed the arrival of funeral-goers in the late afternoon on Thursday, honoring their loved ones.
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