Key facts
- A US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, Iran, on September 1 killed at least five people and injured over 60.
- Victims included a 4-year-old boy, a 16-year-old, and women.
- The strike hit the Mallahi family compound during a wedding celebration.
- US Vice President JD Vance stated the US is investigating the incident and does not target civilians.
- Fragments found at the site indicate the use of American guided munitions.
Survivors in Kuhestak, Iran, are recounting the devastation following a US strike on a wedding celebration on Tuesday evening. The attack killed at least five people, including a 4-year-old boy and a 16-year-old, and injured over 60 others. The compound of the Mallahi family, where the wedding was taking place, sustained a direct hit and significant damage, with gaping holes in roofs and shattered windows.
Women and children were gathered in the house and yard for the celebration when the explosions occurred. While US Vice President JD Vance stated that the US does not target civilians and is investigating the incident, he also acknowledged that "sometimes things happen." Fragments found at the scene suggest the use of American guided munitions.
The strike also impacted a nearby communications tower, disrupting local telephone and internet services. Kuhestak is located approximately 30 kilometers from Minab, a town previously affected by a US strike on a primary school.