Rising Casualties in Iran
Iran Reports 18 Dead and 142 Wounded Following Recent US Strikes
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In Sirik County, reports describe shrapnel hitting a wedding reception in Kouhestak, as well as strikes on a fishing pier and a port authority tower, and a fishmeal factory on Qeshm Island.
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf condemned the United States, likening it to "Satan" in a post on X following the recent attacks.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over civilian casualties and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in line with international humanitarian law.
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Casualty figures vary across sources, with Iran’s Health Ministry citing 18 dead and 142 wounded (including 61 women and 44 children), while other outlets report different totals (e.g., four dead and 67 injured at a wedding in Minab), illustrating discrepancies in casualty tallies.
Iran's Health Ministry confirmed 18 deaths and 142 wounded across multiple provinces following recent US military strikes. AOL reported the US military is investigating whether a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran. Among the dead are two women and a child, with 61 women and 44 children among the wounded.
The strikes targeted locations including Sirik County, where Newscord reported shrapnel hit a wedding reception, along with fishing facilities and port infrastructure. Newscord also documented Iran's retaliation strikes on US positions in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, with Iranian air defenses claiming to intercept incoming missiles and drones.
Wedding Strike Kills Multiple Civilians in Sirik
A missile strike in Sirik County hit a wedding celebration in Kouhestak, killing at least four people including two children according to AOL. The Iranian Red Crescent Society documented the incident. Newscord reported that shrapnel also damaged a fishing pier, port authority tower, and a fishmeal factory on nearby Qeshm Island during the same wave of attacks.
US Disputes Claims, Cites Iranian Weapon Preparations
Washington said it targeted Iranian sea-mine rocket launchers after observing preparations to deploy them. Vice President JD Vance confirmed the US military is investigating the wedding strike claims. The US characterized the strikes as defensive responses to Iranian military buildup in the region.
Iran's Retaliation Targets US Military Bases Across Gulf
Iran's military announced strikes on US installations in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, marking significant escalation. Newscord reported Iranian air defenses intercepted incoming missiles and drones following the US bombardments. 24newsHD documented that six Iranian naval personnel were killed in the US attacks, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency.
UN Calls for Immediate Halt to Hostilities
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over civilian casualties and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in line with international humanitarian law. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf condemned the United States in a post on social media, criticizing what he called a pattern of aggression against Iran.
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