US strikes hit wedding party in Sirik, Iran, killing five
Iran has accused the United States of bombing a house during a wedding celebration in the southern county of Sirik, killing at least five people, including a child. The attack occurred in the city of Kuhestak early on Wednesday. The governor of Sirik County reported at least 63 wounded, with 50 of them women and children. The US military announced a new wave of attacks against 'Iranian military targets' in response to attempted attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against commercial shipping and US troops. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman promised retaliation. Further explosions were reported in southern Iran, and Iran's military said it retaliated with attacks on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.
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At least 63 wounded, 50 of them women and children.
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At least five people killed, including a child.
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US military announced strikes on 'Iranian military targets' in response to IRGC attacks on shipping and US troops.
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Iran's military said it retaliated with attacks on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.
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US strikes hit a house during a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, Sirik County, Iran.
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Further explosions reported in Konarak, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island.
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman promised retaliation.
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Kuwait reported intercepting missiles.
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Iran says US strikes hit a house during a wedding celebration in Sirik, killing at least five people, including a child, and wounding 63 others.
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