The strike on a wedding ceremony in southern Iran, which killed 4 people and injured at least 68, was likely a direct hit by American ordnance rather than the result of a ricochet or Iranian air defense activity. This is evidenced by an analysis conducted by experts who examined Reuters-verified photos and videos, the agency reports, UNN writes.
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The incident occurred on September 1 in the city of Kuhestak. According to eyewitnesses, dozens of people had gathered in a house for a wedding when the munition struck the roof.
Reuters shared the material with 4 weapons experts. They concluded that the nature of the damage was more consistent with a direct hit than with shrapnel or a ricochet from another target. 3 experts believe that it most likely involved American ordnance.
The US is investigating the circumstances of the strike
According to 2 US officials, the US military carried out strikes in the Kuhestak area that day, including against a telecommunications tower approximately 135 meters from the wedding venue.
One of the experts, former British Army bomb disposal specialist Gareth Collett, said that the body of evidence pointed more toward a 500-pound American aerial munition than an Iranian air defense missile.
Given the number of bombs dropped, this happens from time to time even with the most sophisticated guidance systems
US Vice President J.D. Vance said that Washington was investigating the incident. The US military also reported that it was examining information about possible US involvement in the strike.