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US missile strike hits wedding in Iran, killing four

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A US missile strike in southern Iran, intended to target air defenses and radar systems, reportedly hit a wedding celebration in the town of Kuhestak. Iranian state media reported four fatalities, including two women and two children, with over 60 wounded. A human rights group indicated a separate strike on a communications tower also resulted in a child's death. The US military stated it is investigating the reports of the strike on the wedding. AI

RANK_REASON Significant geopolitical event involving military action and civilian casualties. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US missile strike hits wedding in Iran, killing four

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    In Iranian town, a wedding was shattered by deadly strike during US air attack

    A US missile hit a home in southern Iran where dozens were gathered to celebrate the wedding of a fisherman’s daughter, according to a rights group and Iranian media. Iranian state media said four people – two women and two children – were killed and more than 60 were wounded. Th…

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