Iranian authorities have accused the United States of conducting a missile strike on a wedding party in the city of Kuhestak, located in the Hormozgan province of southern Iran. The incident, which reportedly occurred late Tuesday, has led to conflicting reports regarding the total number of casualties. France24 reports that at least four people were killed and dozens wounded. Conversely, The Guardian reports that at least five people were killed and 68 were injured, specifically identifying two of the deceased as a four-year-old child and a sixteen-year-old teenager.

Tehran has characterized the strike as a "war crime," citing the civilian nature of the gathering. The event has prompted international concern over a potential escalation of hostilities in the region, particularly given the proximity of the strike to the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian media outlets have provided specific details regarding the location and the victims, the U.S. government has not yet issued a formal response or confirmation regarding the strike. The discrepancy in the death toll remains a primary point of contention between the initial reports provided by the two outlets. As of now, there is no independent verification of the event from international observers or U.S. military sources, leaving the circumstances of the strike largely dependent on Iranian state-reported information.