A US official confirmed that the United States is investigating an airstrike that Iran claims killed at least 30 people at a wedding in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah. The attack, which occurred on Monday, was reportedly carried out by US-backed Iraqi forces. Iran’s state media described the strike as a “terrorist act” and accused the US and its allies of targeting civilians.
The US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the investigation is ongoing and that the US is working with Iraqi authorities to determine the circumstances of the attack. The strike reportedly hit a gathering of civilians, including women and children, according to Iranian officials.
The incident has heightened tensions between the US and Iran, which have been engaged in a series of military confrontations in the region. Iran has previously accused the US of supporting groups it designates as terrorists. The US has not yet commented publicly on the attack.
The situation underscores the ongoing conflict in the region and the risks faced by civilians caught in the crossfire.
