US strike hits wedding in Iran's Sirik, killing four civilians
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A US military strike on Kuhestak in Iran's Sirik County hit a wedding ceremony, killing four civilians and wounding more than 60. The Hormozgan governor's office identified the dead as Amir Ali Karimi, 4, Mohammad Malahi, 16, Kolsoum Malahi, 43, and Zarkhatoun Taheri, 43. CENTCOM said it was aware of reports of civilian casualties but denied targeting civilians.
Key Facts
- The Hormozgan governor's office identified the four victims as Amir Ali Karimi, 4, Mohammad Malahi, 16, Kolsoum Malahi, 43, and Zarkhatoun Taheri, 43.
- More than 60 people were wounded in the attack, some seriously.
- CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins said the US military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC.
- A state television reporter said three US missiles were used, with one penetrating the roof and creating a 1.5-metre hole in the ground.
- CENTCOM said the September 1, 2026, strikes targeted IRGC air defenses, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities and communications sites.
The Strike
Multiple overnight attacks by the US military hit Kuhestak, a city in southern Iran's Sirik County in Hormozgan province near the Strait of Hormuz. Local sources and authorities said a wedding ceremony was struck. Footage showed several projectiles struck a telecommunications tower near the city's shoreline and destroyed it. Some locals said they believed drones were among the weapons used. Based on fragments found in Kuhestak, defence experts said the weapon might be a variant of the AGM-84K SLAM-ER, a precision-guided air-launched cruise missile.
Casualties and Damage
Wednesday morning's footage showed at least one direct hit to the roof of the building where the wedding was taking place. Videos released by locals and state media showed partial destruction and debris inside the building, and electricity going out in the area. Women's and children's slippers were seen scattered around, and several adjacent residential buildings sustained damage. Ali Malahi, the owner of the targeted building where his daughter's wedding was taking place, told state television that people inside were all civilians. State TV footage from a hospital in the area showed several wounded children and their families receiving medical care.
US Military Response
CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins said the US military was aware of reports of civilian casualties originating from Iranian state media. He said the US military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC. CENTCOM said the September 1, 2026, strikes targeted IRGC air defenses, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities and communications sites. The operation followed attempted attacks on commercial shipping and US service members, with more than 50,000 American troops deployed across the Middle East.
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US strike hits wedding in Iran's Sirik, killing four civilians
