# Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills five at wedding

https://mins.news/en/item/41965

- The Guardian, 2026-09-02 11:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/02/iran-us-missile-blast-wedding

> Iran accused the US of a “war crime” after a missile blast near a wedding in Kuhestak, southern Iran, killed at least five people and injured 68, including children. Tehran vowed a firm response. US Central Command said it was aware of reports of civilian casualties but denied targeting civilians.

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