Ali Mallahi's daughter's wedding celebration in Kuhestak was struck by a blast that killed at least four people.
A strike on a wedding celebration in the coastal town of Kuhestak, Iran, killed at least four people and injured more than 60 others. The blast occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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on September 1, during a henna ceremony for the daughter of Ali Mallahi, a local fisher. Local authorities and residents reported that the strike devastated the neighborhood, damaging multiple houses and leaving many guests who had just begun to arrive. Among the victims were a four-year-old boy named Amir Mohammad Karimi and a 16-year-old boy named Mohammad Mallahi. Another relative of the bride, Asiyeh Molainejad, was also declared dead on Thursday. JD Vance, the US vice-president, stated that the US would never target civilians in combat but noted that things happen sometimes. He expressed skepticism regarding Iran's reports of the strike. Local activists reported that residents are facing difficulties investigating the explosion due to internet shutdowns and restrictions on speaking to foreign media. Residents expressed a sense of being placed in the path of conflict over which they have little control.