US Fatally Bombs Wedding in Iran, Killing 4, Including Children
The strike injured over 50 and fueled renewed attacks and reprisals across the region.
- On Wednesday, a U.S. missile strike hit a home in Sirik, Iran, during a wedding, killing 4 people and injuring more than 50, according to The Iranian Red Crescent Society.
- The strike occurred as the U.S. military resumed attacks on Iran this week, following the expiration of the June ceasefire agreement known as the Memorandum of Understanding.
- U.S. Central Command denied reports of civilian casualties, with Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins stating, "The U.S. Military never targets civilians," while the Pentagon investigates the incident.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed retaliation, firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. Marine base in Aqaba, Jordan, by early Wednesday.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh sanctions in August targeting Iran and its trading partners, with allies pledging support for the campaign amid the ongoing conflict.
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