US Strike on Iranian Wedding Kills 4 Civilians
A US military strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, Iran, killed four civilians and injured over 60, prompting an Iranian appeal to the International Criminal Court.
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US military forces conducted a series of overnight strikes on the city of Kuhestak in Iran’s Hormozgan province on September 2, 2026, resulting in civilian casualties at a wedding ceremony. Local authorities confirmed the deaths of four individuals, including two minors, while more than 60 others sustained injuries during the bombardment. The incident involved multiple projectiles, with defense analysts identifying fragments consistent with the AGM-84K SLAM-ER, an advanced precision-guided cruise missile. Footage from the site shows a direct strike on a residential building hosting the wedding, alongside the destruction of a nearby telecommunications tower. Witnesses and local officials maintain the site held no military significance, contradicting the operational patterns of previous strikes in the region.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) acknowledged reports of civilian casualties but attributed them to Iranian state media, stating that the US military does not target civilians. The Iranian Red Crescent Society has formally documented the event and petitioned the International Criminal Court for legal action. This strike follows a series of high-casualty events in Hormozgan and Fars provinces since the onset of hostilities in February 2026, including a February 28 attack on an elementary school that resulted in approximately 170 fatalities.