World‘Things happen’: How Vance’s Iran wedding strike comment fits a US pattern

US Vice President JD Vance expressed scepticism about reports that a US attack hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, Iran, killing four people and injuring 67. While saying the US never targets civilians, he added that “sometimes, things happen”. Analysts say the response echoes a longstanding pattern of Washington disputing or minimising reports of civilian harm before later acknowledging responsibility or mistakes.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-04 13:15Original