Iranian officials state that a US strike on a residence in Kuhestak killed at least five people and wounded 63 others.
Key facts
- •The Iranian Foreign Ministry reported that at least five people, including a child, were killed in the strike.
- •Governor Reza Shahidiyan stated that 63 people were wounded, 50 of whom are women and children.
- •The US military stated its recent strikes targeted Iranian air defense, radar, and maritime assets.
- •Iran claims to have retaliated against US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.
- •The IRGC reported using a new air defense system to shoot down a US MQ-9 drone.
Iran has accused the United States of bombing a house during a wedding celebration in the southern county of Sirik, resulting in at least five deaths. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated the attack occurred early Wednesday in the city of Kuhestak. Local officials report that the casualties include women and children.
Casualties and medical response
Reza Shahidiyan, the governor of Sirik county, confirmed that at least 63 people were wounded in the blast, with 50 of those victims identified as women and children. The wounded have been transported to a hospital in the city of Minab, where they are reportedly in stable condition. A child survivor described hearing fighter jets before the explosion occurred at the venue.
Context of US military strikes
The incident follows a series of US military strikes against Iranian targets, which the US stated were in response to attempted attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on commercial shipping and US troops. The US military reported hitting radar systems, air defense sites, maritime assets, and communication facilities. Iran has reported further explosions in Konarak, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island, and claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera.
