Following an explosion at a wedding ceremony in Iran that resulted in five deaths and 67 injuries, the US Central Command has initiated a review of the incident. The command is examining drone footage and target identification procedures related to the attack, which targeted communication towers used for both civilian and military transmissions. Vice President JD Vance stated that a full investigation is underway and emphasized the importance of learning from any mistakes.
Kathmandu, September 5 – The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched a review process concerning the civilian casualties resulting from a military attack at a wedding ceremony in Iran on Tuesday. US officials informed Axios regarding the investigation. Although it has not been confirmed that the US was responsible for the strike, this event is considered one of the deadliest civilian casualty incidents since the conflict began six months ago.
According to US officials, the military investigation into the incident is nearing its final stages. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that five people were killed and 67 injured in the explosion at the home where the wedding was being held. Iranian authorities have accused the US military of attacking the building and killing civilians. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered an internal review of the incident on Wednesday.
CENTCOM spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins stated, “We are aware of reports from Iranian state media and are studying them closely. Unlike the IRGC, the US military never targets civilians in attacks.” At a White House press conference on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said, “We are investigating this incident because it is a matter of clear concern to us. We want to know the truth, and if mistakes have been made by our side, our commitment to correcting them is what sets us apart. When our military makes errors, they learn from them. That is why a thorough investigation is ongoing.”
