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‘Unimaginable grief’: Iranian town left devastated after US strike on wedding
theguardian.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, a predominantly Baloch city in southern Iran, killed at least four people including a child and injured over 60, devastating the local community during what was meant to be a celebration.
- The attack occurred on the night of 1 September at the home of Ali Mallahi, a local fisher, with many guests yet to arrive for the henna ceremony when the blast struck.
- Local witnesses and human rights activists report difficulties in investigating the incident due to internet shutdowns and restrictions on speaking to foreign media, while videos and testimonies shared on social media document the aftermath and mourning.
- The strike has intensified feelings of grief and frustration among Baloch residents, who feel their civilian casualties receive insufficient attention and that they are caught in conflicts beyond their control.
- US Vice-President JD Vance expressed skepticism about Iran’s reports and emphasized the US does not target civilians, though he acknowledged that civilian casualties sometimes occur in conflict.
