The United States is investigating a reported airstrike in southern Iran that allegedly hit a wedding gathering, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. The incident happened in Kuhestak, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials say the strike hit a residential building while a wedding was taking place. Iranian authorities have blamed the United States for the attack and described it as a deadly assault on civilians.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Washington is looking into what happened. He also said he remains skeptical of Iran’s account, but stressed that the United States wants to establish the facts.
Vance said the military must understand any mistakes that may have occurred during the operation. He emphasized that Washington should learn from such incidents and work to prevent similar tragedies.
U.S. Central Command says American forces do not intentionally target civilians. The command has acknowledged the reports while investigators examine whether a U.S. munition caused the deadly blast.
The investigation comes as fighting between Washington and Tehran continues to intensify around the region. With civilian casualties raising fresh concerns, the findings of the U.S. review could add further pressure over the conduct of American military operations.
