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Regional Tensions Surge After Alleged US Strike on Iranian Wedding

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against neighboring Gulf states following allegations that a US airstrike killed wedding guests, though Washington denied targeting civilians. The incident has sharply escalated military tensions across the Middle East.

2 Sept, 08:25 — 2 Sept, 17:33
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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Iran retaliates after US strikes reportedly kill wedding guests - The Latest

Iran has accused the US of a ‘war crime’ after a missile blast killed at least four people, including a young child, and injured 68 at a wedding at a private house in southern Iran. A month-long uneasy truce between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed again, after US strikes on Saturday on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by launching drones and missiles on US bases across the Middle East, including the Gulf States. Lucy Hough speaks to Middle East correspondent ...

By Presented by Lucy Hough with William Christou ; produced by Angus Neale ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; executive producer Zoe Hitch

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NPRHigh2h ago

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull

The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9h ago

Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?

Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.

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France 24High30m ago

Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding

On the evening of September 1, a barrage of US missile and drone attacks on a town in southern Iran allegedly struck a wedding ceremony, killing at least five people, including a four-year-old boy. FRANCE 24 geolocated a direct hit to the civilian building where local residents say the wedding was being held. The building was more than 135 meters from the apparent target, a communications tower.

By The FRANCE 24 Observers

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national-postMostly Factual4h ago

Iran attacks U.S. sites after American strikes and wedding deaths

Latest round of fighting began when Washington hit Iranian targets on Sunday, the first known strikes in several weeks

By AFP

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gulf-newsMixed2h ago

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Kurdistan Region of Iraq

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Kurdistan Region of Iraq

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Tehran TimesLow27m ago

Turning weddings into funerals: the specialty of America's terrorist army

TEHRAN - In war, people do not always die in uniform. Sometimes, they die wearing wedding clothes. Sometimes, while putting henna on their daughter’s hands. Sometimes, sitting beside a pot of rice and meat. And sometimes, they have no idea what the aircraft circling several kilometers above them has mistaken them for.

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vanguard-ngMixed8h ago

Iran’s top negotiator calls US ‘Satan’ after wedding attack

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday called the United States "Satan" after an attack on a wedding ceremony in the country's south. The post Iran’s top negotiator calls US ‘Satan’ after wedding attack appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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rudawMixed9h ago

US 'completes' wave of strikes on Iranian military targets as Tehran vows retaliation - Rudaw

US 'completes' wave of strikes on Iranian military targets as Tehran vows retaliation  Rudaw

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kuwait-timesMixed9h ago

Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attacks targeting the country with missiles, drones - Kuwait Times

Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attacks targeting the country with missiles, drones  Kuwait Times

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AP2 Sept, 06:42First to report

Iran fires on Gulf neighbors despite Trump’s threats to escalate US attacks - AP News

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naharnet2 Sept, 07:48

Iran's top negotiator calls US 'Satan' after wedding attack

Ahram Online2 Sept, 07:52

Egypt condemns fresh Iranian missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan - Foreign Affairs - Egypt - Ahram Online

le-figaro2 Sept, 08:08

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : un haut responsable iranien qualifie les États-Unis de «Satan» après une attaque lors d’un mariage

rudaw2 Sept, 08:25

US 'completes' wave of strikes on Iranian military targets as Tehran vows retaliation - Rudaw

kuwait-times2 Sept, 08:39

Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attacks targeting the country with missiles, drones - Kuwait Times

Al Jazeera2 Sept, 08:55

Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?

vanguard-ng2 Sept, 09:25

Iran’s top negotiator calls US ‘Satan’ after wedding attack

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national-post2 Sept, 13:18

Iran attacks U.S. sites after American strikes and wedding deaths

berlingske2 Sept, 13:26

USA efter anklage om bryllupsangreb: Vi angriber ikke civile

naftemporiki2 Sept, 13:46

ΗΠΑ: Η Centcom διαψεύδει ότι στόχευσε αμάχους – Υπήρξαν ιρανικές αναφορές για επίθεση σε γάμο

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gdn-online2 Sept, 14:55

GCC Secretary-General condemns Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan - Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

NPR2 Sept, 15:18

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull

digi242 Sept, 15:42

Opțiunile Iranului privind riposta odată cu reluarea războiului deschis cu SUA

gulf-news2 Sept, 15:59

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The Guardian2 Sept, 16:23

Iran retaliates after US strikes reportedly kill wedding guests - The Latest

n1-serbia2 Sept, 16:34

(FOTO) Iran tvrdi da su u napadu SAD poginule četiri osobe na svadbi, SAD negira da je gađao civile

France 242 Sept, 17:31

Videos and debris raise questions over alleged US strike on Iranian wedding

Tehran Times2 Sept, 17:33Latest update

Turning weddings into funerals: the specialty of America's terrorist army