A US airstrike on a wedding in the town of Sirik in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, has caused heavy casualties and ignited a wave of fierce criticism. Local sources described the incident as a tragedy, and many commentators argue that the act has 'completed the list of crimes' committed by the United States over the years.
According to witnesses, US drones fired missiles at the wedding venue late in the evening. Initial reports indicate at least 15 people were killed, including women and children, with dozens more wounded. Local hospitals are overwhelmed and lack sufficient medical supplies to treat the large number of victims.
Local authorities and residents have expressed outrage over the incident. An unnamed official said there were no terrorist elements or military activities at the scene before the attack. 'This was a wedding, with only music and laughter. Nothing related to weapons,' he said.
The strike comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, following Washington's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and the imposition of new sanctions. Many analysts fear that such military strikes could lead to direct confrontation.
Meanwhile, the US side has not yet made an official comment on the incident. Some Western sources have questioned the accuracy of the information, suggesting there may have been confusion between civilian and military targets in a larger campaign.
Residents of Sirik have held mass funerals for the victims and called for an independent international investigation. Many Islamic countries have condemned the incident, calling it a violation of international law and human rights. Iran has announced it will bring the case to international forums and reserves the right to respond.
