US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The US military is investigating Iranian claims that a US missile strike killed four civilians at a wedding in southern Iran. Vice-President JD Vance expressed skepticism regarding the reports, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on US bases in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights escalating tensions between the US and Iran and raises serious questions regarding military conduct and civilian casualties.
Figure caption, Watch: JD Vance "extremely sceptical" over alleged strike on Iranian wedding
The US military is investigating Iranian claims that its strikes killed at least four people including two children at a wedding in southern Iran, Vice-President JD Vance has said.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) - a humanitarian group - said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony at a home in Sirik on Tuesday, prompting Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei to declare it a "war crime".
US missiles were fired the same day over "attempted attacks" by Iran on American forces, but a US Central Command spokesperson said it "never targets civilians".
Speaking on Thursday, Vance said he was "extremely sceptical" over reports of the alleged strike but confirmed the US would investigate.
Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
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