In brief
The U.S. is examining Iranian allegations that a missile blast hit a wedding ceremony in Sirik, Iran, killing at least four people, including two children. Iran’s foreign ministry called the attack a war crime, whereas U.S. officials assert no civilian targeting. Vice‑President JD Vance said he remains extremely skeptical of the footage but confirms an investigation is underway. Iran has responded with attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf, heightening tensions in a conflict that began with a joint U.S.-Israeli strike.
U.S. officials are probing an Iranian claim that a missile strike injured at least four people, including two children, during a wedding ceremony in Southern Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society.
The Iranian foreign ministry accused the U.S. of a war crime, while a U.S. Central Command spokesperson said American missiles never target civilians. Vice‑President JD Vance revealed he remains "extremely skeptical" of the video evidence but affirmed an investigation would proceed.
Iran has responded by launching fresh attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions after the joint U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28.
The incident occurred near Kuhestak’s coast, with BBC Verify confirming damage to a telecommunications tower and houses close to the wedding site, raising questions over the accuracy of the missile claim.
