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Four dead in reported US strike on Iran wedding celebrations

A US missile reportedly struck a building in southern Iran during wedding celebrations, killing four people, including a child. The US military denies targeting civilians.

  • The Iranian Red Crescent reported four fatalities, including a child, at wedding celebrations in southern Iran.
  • The US military stated it is aware of the reports but does not target civilians.
  • The US military claims it was striking Iranian targets in response to "recent attempted attacks" on American forces and commercial shipping.

Four people, including a child, were reportedly killed when a US missile struck a building in southern Iran during wedding celebrations, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. BBC Verify has analysed footage of the aftermath and consulted a weapons expert to identify munition remnants.

The US military has acknowledged the reports but stated it never targets civilians. It added that its strikes on Iranian targets were in response to "recent attempted attacks" on American forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also launched missile and drone attacks at US targets across the Middle East after American forces resumed strikes against Iran.

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