{
  "id": 5602598,
  "title": "Women gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then a deadly US strike hit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/women-gathered-in-a-small-iranian-town-for-a-wedding-then-a-deadly-us-5602598",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-wedding-us-strikes-b0a9d9a28ef221e52f4643a062dbfca1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the southeastern Iranian town of Kuhestak, a somber scene unfolded as women and children gathered for a wedding celebration. Tragedy struck late Tuesday evening when a U.S. strike claimed the lives of five individuals. The victims included a 4-year-old boy, a 16-year-old, and two women. Another woman among the 60 wounded in the blasts succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.\n\nThe Mallahi family's compound, located in a densely populated neighborhood adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, bore the brunt of the attack. The blast tore a massive hole in the roof of one of the houses, causing extensive damage. Ali Mallahi, a cousin of the bride, pointed to the destruction, describing shattered walls adorned with floral patterns, shattered windows, and twisted sections of roofing and metal framework scattered across the courtyard.\n\nThe aftermath was captured on video and broadcast throughout Iran, depicting the scene of chaos and devastation. Colorful decorations and palm fronds were seen strewn across the ground, adding to the somber atmosphere. This incident marks the latest in a series of U.S. strikes that have caused significant loss of life and property in Iran.",
  "summary": "KUHESTAK, Iran (AP) — Women with their children were gathered in the house and yard, waiting for the bride and…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Women gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then a deadly US strike hit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/women-gathered-in-a-small-iranian-town-for-a-wedding-then-a-deadly-us",
        "published": "2026-09-04T16:41:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}