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US Strike Hits Wedding in Southern Iran, Killing Four

other · 2026-09-03

A US missile strike during an attack on Iran's coastal infrastructure hit a home in southern Iran where dozens had gathered for a wedding, killing four people and wounding more than 60, according to Iranian state media and a rights group. The wedding was for a fisherman's daughter. The rights group reported that a teenager was killed in a separate strike on a nearby communications tower. US Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said the military is looking into the reports but did not confirm a formal investigation. Little information has emerged from the remote area.

Key facts

  • US missile hit a home in southern Iran during a wedding celebration
  • Four people killed: two women and two children
  • More than 60 wounded
  • Wedding was for a fisherman's daughter
  • Rights group reported a teenager killed by a separate strike on a communications tower
  • US Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said the military is looking into the reports
  • No formal investigation confirmed
  • Little information has come out of the remote area

Entities

Institutions

  • US Central Command

Locations

  • Iran
  • southern Iran

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