Conflict & Security
US investigates reported missile strike on Iran wedding as Tehran strikes US bases
September 6, 2026 at 06:25 AM
Coverage
4 reports · 1 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 53 hours
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US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
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What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
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Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
(opens the publisher’s site)The US military is investigating claims that a US strike killed four people at a wedding in southern Iran, as Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases.
- Vice-President JD Vance confirmed the US is investigating the reported strike, saying he was "extremely sceptical" of the Iranian account.
- The Iranian Red Crescent said shrapnel from a missile hit a wedding ceremony in Sirik, killing at least four people including two children and injuring 67.
- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman called the incident a "war crime", while US Central Command said it "never targets civilians".
- Iran launched missiles and drones at US bases in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE in retaliation for the strikes.
Latest developments
- Sep 6 — Vance said China is ready to cooperate in economically isolating Iran and that Washington has numerous tools to continue pressure on Tehran.
- Sep 6 — Vance ruled out any talks with Tehran unless the Iranian regime stops firing on ships.
- Sep 6 — Vance said oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to previous levels.