Guests recall horror of US bombing that killed five in Iran
Four people were killed at the scene, while a fifth victim, a 22-year-old woman who was critically wounded, died in hospital two days later, bringing the death toll to five, according to Drop Site News. At least 60 people were wounded. Kuhestak lies about 30 km from Minab, where more than 100 children were killed in a US missile strike on a primary school on February 28, the opening day of the war launched by the US and Israel.
He said he initially thought a gas cylinder had exploded before hearing further blasts. I didn’t know what had happened,” Mallahi said. Days after the incident, wedding guests recalled the chaos and fear that followed the blast. The explosion came during a US bombardment of southern Iran. “For a moment I just froze. “I asked myself, did they really fire a missile at my house? What happened to my daughter’s wedding? What happened to my guests? My children, my wife, everyone?
Explosion During Wedding Celebration in Iran Claims Lives
An explosion occurred on Tuesday evening at a family home in Kuhestak, a coastal town in southern Iran, during a wedding gathering. Women and children were present, awaiting the arrival of the bride and groom. The incident resulted in four fatalities and left dozens injured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, which has raised concerns about safety in the region.
A Reuters investigation found that the wedding bombing was likely a direct hit by a US munition rather than a ricochet from another target.