Iran accuses US of a 'war crime' after strikes kill people at wedding party
Iranian officials have accused the United States of a war crime following a missile strike that killed civilians at a wedding party in Kuhestak. The U.S. maintains that it does not target civilians, while Iran has vowed a firm response to the incident.
Why it matters
This incident marks a significant escalation in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, raising concerns about regional stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
The exterior of a home where Iranian officials say a wedding was hit by a US strike. ( Masoud Mohammadi/Tasnim News Agency via AP )
Iran is vowing revenge after an alleged strike on a wedding celebration which killed at least four people and wounded dozens more.
The strike was carried out on Tuesday night, local time, but the US is insisting it does not target civilians.
It comes amid renewed fighting between Iran and the US after a month-long lull in hostilities.
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