US Probes Deadly Strike on Iran Wedding Linked to US Munition

The United States is investigating a deadly explosion that struck a wedding celebration in southern Iran on Tuesday, which weapons experts say likely resulted from a direct hit by a US munition. Vice-President J.D. Vance confirmed the investigation, stating, 'We're investigating it because obviously we care. We want to know.' The incident occurred in the village of Kuhestak in Sirik County, along the Strait of Hormuz coast, an area hit by heavy US air strikes late Tuesday. Iranian state television reported that a 22-year-old woman died in hospital following the strike, bringing the total death toll to five, with nearly 70 wounded. The US has not accepted responsibility, and the Trump administration faces growing domestic pressure to end the war, which is affecting approval ratings ahead of the November midterm elections. The analysis by weapons experts, based on images and video verified by Reuters, indicates a direct hit rather than a ricochet. Funeral-goers gathered on Thursday to mourn the victims. This event underscores the human cost of ongoing military actions and the geopolitical tensions in the region.