US airstrikes on Iranian wedding near Sirik kill at least five

A series of U.S. airstrikes near the town of Sirik on Iran’s southern coast on Thursday wounded dozens of civilians and claimed at least five lives, according to Iranian officials. The strikes reportedly struck a wedding ceremony that was underway in the area, with reports indicating that the attack hit a gathering of family members and guests who had assembled for a celebratory event. The Iranian Ministry of Health confirmed the casualty figures and said that emergency services were dispatched to the site.

Iran’s government has condemned the attack as an unprovoked assault on civilians and has called for an international investigation. The incident follows a pattern of escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides accusing each other of provocative military actions over the past months. U.S. officials have not yet released a statement regarding the operation, but the event has intensified calls for restraint amid ongoing regional instability.

The Iranian authorities have announced that they will review the circumstances surrounding the attack and seek accountability for the loss of civilian life. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels remain open as both nations weigh the implications of the strike for broader U.S.-Iran relations and the security of the Persian Gulf region.