Key Points
- US launches internal investigation into civilian death claims from wedding attack in Iran.
- Iranian Red Crescent reports 5 dead, 67 injured in blast; Iran blames US.
- CENTCOM says target was dual-use communications tower, reviewing drone footage.
- Vice President Vance says investigation aims to correct mistakes, underscores difference with Iran.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched an internal investigation into claims of civilian casualties from an explosion that hit a wedding hall during strikes carried out in Iran last Tuesday. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, five people were killed and 67 injured in the blast. Iranian officials are accusing the US of striking the building and killing civilians.
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered the internal review to investigate the incident, although the reports originate from Iranian state media. US officials state the target was a communications tower used for both civilian and military communications. The investigation will also cover whether US munitions or an errant Iranian missile fell near the house.
Vice President JD Vance stated the US conducts investigations to learn from its mistakes, highlighting this as a difference from Iran. Earlier, on the first day of the war, a school strike killed 150 people, mostly children; the investigation into that incident is also nearing conclusion.
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- How many people were killed and injured in the wedding attack?
- According to the Iranian Red Crescent, five people lost their lives and 67 were injured in the explosion.
- Did the US accept responsibility for the attack?
- Not yet; CENTCOM has launched an internal investigation and is also researching the possibility of an Iranian missile.
- Has a similar civilian casualty incident occurred before?
- Yes, a school was struck on the first day of the war; 150 people, mostly children, were killed.
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