Multiple overnight attacks by the United States military struck the city of Kuhestak in southern Iran’s Sirik County, with local sources and authorities reporting that a wedding ceremony was among the targets.

The Hormozgan governor’s office identified four victims of the attack as four-year-old Amir Ali Karimi, 16-year-old Mohammad Malahi, 43-year-old Kolsoum Malahi, and 43-year-old Zarkhatoun Taheri. More than 60 other individuals sustained injuries, with some reported to be in serious condition.

US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins stated that the military was aware of reports of civilian casualties "originated from Iranian state media" and asserted that "The US military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC." However, evidence including videos, images, witness accounts, and official reports suggest multiple projectiles hit Kuhestak, causing casualties.

Operational details behind the strikes remain unclear, but footage indicates projectiles hit a telecommunications tower near the city's shoreline, destroying it. Some locals believe drones were used. Defence experts analyzing fragments suggest the weapon might be a variant of the AGM-84K SLAM-ER, an advanced air-launched cruise missile designed for precision strikes.

Videos released by locals and state media show partial destruction and debris within the wedding venue, with scattered slippers suggesting the presence of women and children. Adjacent residential buildings also sustained damage. The Hormozgan Red Crescent reported that the majority of those injured were women and children.

The strikes occurred amid ongoing exchanges between Iran and the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The exact nature of the US military objectives in Sirik County, particularly the targeting of a telecommunications tower and a residential building during a wedding, remains a subject of scrutiny.

Iranian authorities have presented evidence they claim demonstrates the US targeting of a wedding ceremony in residential areas. The incident raises significant questions about the precision and impact of US military operations in the region and the measures in place to prevent civilian harm.

Further investigation into the specific targets and the circumstances surrounding the strikes is expected, as international bodies and observers assess the implications for regional stability and civilian protection.