In Hormozgan province in the district of the city of Sirik in southern Iran, two people were killed and at least 20 were injured as a result of a strike by US armed forces. At that moment, a wedding ceremony was taking place there, according to the Tasnim agency. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
"The US committed a crime by attacking a wedding ceremony in the Sirik district," the statement said.
As it turned out, in addition to the newlyweds, a residential building in the city of Kuhestak was hit by the US strike.
Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that American military forces had carried out strikes on Iran.
In response to US actions, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has already announced a retaliatory missile strike, and Iran's air defense forces reported the destruction of an American MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that the US and Iran had agreed on a ceasefire and freedom of navigation.
Details of the Strike
Hormozgan province is a strategically important region where the Strait of Hormuz is located, through which about 20% of the world's oil supplies pass. Sirik is a port city on the southern coast of the province.
According to the Tasnim agency, the strike occurred in the evening local time, when wedding guests had gathered with their families. Data on the dead and injured are being clarified.
International Reaction
This incident occurs against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the US and Iran. CENTCOM stated that American military forces carried out strikes on military targets in Iran. However, the strike on the wedding indicates that civilian objects were affected.
The Iranian side considers these actions a gross violation of international law and states that it will take retaliatory measures. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' statement about a retaliatory missile strike could lead to further escalation in the region.
Air Defense Actions
Iran's air defense forces reported the destruction of an American MQ-9 Reaper drone. This drone is used for reconnaissance and strikes. Its destruction demonstrates the effectiveness of Iran's air defense.
Previous Agreements
The US and Iran had previously agreed on a ceasefire and freedom of navigation. However, these strikes constitute a violation of the agreements and threaten stability in the region.
Conclusion
This incident shows the impact of the US-Iran conflict on the civilian population. The strike on the wedding is a tragedy that led to casualties. The international community must assess these actions. The situation in the region remains tense, and new strikes could lead to even more serious consequences.