Deadly strike on Iranian wedding likely a direct hit by US
On September 1, U.S. missiles and drones struck a town in southern Iran during what appears to have been a wedding celebration, killing multiple people including a child. Weapons experts say the explosion was likely caused by a direct hit from a U.S. weapon. The incident has raised questions about what happened and who was present at the location.
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5 sourcesWomen gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then deadly strikes hit.
Women gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then a deadly US strike hit
Deadly strike on Iranian wedding likely a direct hit by US
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4 sourcesWomen gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then deadly strikes hit
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Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding
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2 sourcesIran state media reports U.S. strike hit wedding, killing 4, CENTCOM denies civilians targeted
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3 developments- Sep 2Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding
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- Sep 4Women gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then a deadly US strike hit
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