US airstrike in southern Iran hits wedding, killing five

A US airstrike targeting military infrastructure in Kuhestak, southern Iran, resulted in significant civilian casualties during a wedding celebration on September 1. Reports indicate that at least five people were killed and approximately 70 others were injured when munitions struck a family compound.

Witnesses described a two-stage event where an initial strike on a nearby telecommunications tower caused a power outage, followed by a second strike that directly hit the residence where the wedding ceremony was taking place. While the US Central Command stated that operations in the area were aimed at military assets such as air-defense and communications, local authorities and survivors attribute the direct hit to US military action.

The incident has prompted calls for legal accountability. The Red Crescent has reportedly written to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requesting an investigation into potential war crimes. US officials have stated that the incident is currently under review.