Iran has accused the United States of striking a residential home during a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak, killing four people and injuring at least 35.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated in an official post on social media platform X that the total number of casualties from the strike exceeded 50, clarifying that men, women, and children were among the victims.
Kuhestak is a small coastal town in southern Iran, situated just north of Sirik within Hormozgan Province. The region is located in immediate proximity to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime gateway through which a major share of the world's petroleum supply passes daily between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Claims of Broader Strikes
In his social media post, Baghaei stated that the United States catalogue of atrocities against the nation of Iran was now complete following the strike on the home. He directed sharp criticism toward Washington over its military operations on Iranian territory, framing the attack as part of a series of strikes.
The foreign ministry spokesman asserted that the strike in Kuhestak was not an isolated incident. According to official claims from Tehran, recent military operations have also struck several other locations across southern Iran, including Minab, Lamerd, and Qeshm Island.
Minab and Lamerd serve as prominent southern Iranian cities and regional urban centers, while Qeshm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf, located directly off the Iranian coast near the mouth of the strait.
Criticism of Global Silence
Baghaei also launched a sharp attack against foreign governments and international organizations. He accused the global community of either systematically avoiding any public condemnation of the military strikes or actively attempting to justify the actions.
The Iranian spokesman emphasized that international silence did not represent genuine neutrality. He concluded his statement by warning that foreign leaders who chose not to react today would not remain immune to the consequences tomorrow.
