- US strikes hit Kuhestak, including a wedding at Ali Mallahi's home, resulting in four deaths and dozens wounded.
- Iranian state media reported that two women and two children were killed, with over 60 wounded.
- A communications tower near the port was also struck, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old from shrapnel.
- US Central Command stated it is looking into the reports of the strike and declined to comment on missile analysis.
- The Iranian Red Crescent documented the attack and is seeking legal action at the International Criminal Court.
- Heavy explosions shook the coastal town of Kuhestak amid the latest round of American bombardment targeting air defenses and maritime assets.
- Kuhestak is located about 30 kilometers from Minab, where a previous U.S. missile strike killed over 100 children.
- Videos and images from the area indicate that multiple projectiles hit Kuhestak, causing significant destruction.
A U.S. missile struck a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, Iran, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including two children aged 4 and 16, and injuring at least 68 others.7
The attack occurred at the home of Ali Mallahi, a fisherman, during his daughter's wedding. Mallahi described the devastation, stating, “The missile completely destroyed the ceiling of the house.”
According to Iranian state media, the victims included two women and two children, while local sources reported that the strike was part of a broader U.S. military operation targeting Iranian air defenses and maritime assets.2
“The U.S. military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC,” said Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), as he acknowledged the reports of civilian casualties.
Witness accounts and video evidence indicate that multiple projectiles struck the area, with some suggesting that drones may have been involved. Footage showed significant damage to the wedding venue, with debris scattered and electricity outages reported.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society documented the incident, releasing images of the injured children. The attack has sparked outrage and raised questions about the U.S. military's operational protocols in conflict zones.5
As investigations continue, the implications of this strike on U.S.-Iran relations remain uncertain, with rights groups calling for accountability and transparency regarding civilian casualties.
“The strike occurred amid US bombardment targeting air defenses, radar, and maritime assets along the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint central to the six-month war. Iranian state media identified the victims as two women and two children, aged 4 and 16, and the Iranian Red Crescent has sought legal action at the International Criminal Court.”
The Independent
