Shrapnel from US strike kills wedding party child in Iran
By The BriefBrief
The Iranian Red Crescent says five people, including a child, were killed and more than 50 injured when shrapnel from a US missile attack hit a home where a wedding celebration was taking place in Sirik, southern Iran. The US military said it is aware of the reports and that it never targets civilians.
WHO:Iranian Red Crescent; US military
WHAT:Reports say shrapnel from a US missile attack hit a home during a wedding celebration, killing five people including a child and injuring more than 50.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM ET
WHERE:Sirik, Iran
WHY:No specific cause was reported for the shrapnel impact beyond the reported US missile attack.
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