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US Investigates Missile Strike That Hit Iranian Wedding

The United States has opened an investigation into a missile strike that killed attendees at an Iranian wedding, with independent analysis indicating the projectile was likely a direct hit from U.S. munitions. Iranian officials have condemned the incident as a deliberate attack as funeral proceedings continue amid heightened regional tensions.

3 Sept, 13:45 — 4 Sept, 01:28
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ReutersVery High3h ago

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition - reuters.com

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition  reuters.com

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BBCHigh4h ago

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.

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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

JD Vance Says He Wouldn’t Call Iran Conflict a War

In the first White House press briefing since Karoline Leavitt left as press secretary, the vice president suggested that when the conflict would end was up to Tehran.

By Maggie Haberman

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bloombergHigh7h ago

Vance Plays Down Iran Conflict, Says ‘Wouldn’t Call It a War’

Vice President JD Vance downplayed the scope of the conflict in Iran, which is now in its seventh month, saying he would not describe it as “a war” just days after military strikes intensified in the region.

By Catherine Lucey

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wapoMostly Factual6h ago

Vance says he doesn’t know when Iran conflict will end — it’s up to Iran

The vice president also defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from recent criticism.

By Isaac Arnsdorf

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’

US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths The US vice-president, JD Vance, said “sometimes things happen” when asked on Thursday whether an American strike was responsible for killing four people, including a child, at a wedding celebration in southern Iran this week. The strike hit Kuhestak, a town in Sirik county on the strait of Hormuz. The toll was reported not by the Iranian government but by the Iranian Red Crescen...

By Joseph Gedeon in Washington

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war

The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end - CNN

Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Vance refuses to put a clock on Iran conflict as key question keeps US forces engaged

JD Vance refuses to set an artificial timeline on Iran, citing Strait of Hormuz attacks and a full pivot from diplomacy to military pressure.

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

‘I wouldn’t call it a war’: JD Vance’s jaw-dropper after reporter asks about Iran timeline

Vice President downplays nature of conflict that has no end in sight after more than six months

By Andrew Feinberg

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

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haaretzMostly Factual5h ago

JD Vance Say U.S. Cuts Contact With Iran Over Hormuz, China Willing to Back Embargo - Haaretz

JD Vance Say U.S. Cuts Contact With Iran Over Hormuz, China Willing to Back Embargo  Haaretz

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

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straits-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party - The Straits Times

Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party  The Straits Times

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japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Iran hits U.S. targets over wedding strike that Washington says it is probing

Tehran said it targeted U.S. bases and forces in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq's Kurdistan region.

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moneycontrol6h ago

JD Vance says China ‘willing to play ball’ with US on Iran, calls Beijing ‘more responsible’ - Moneycontrol.com

JD Vance says China ‘willing to play ball’ with US on Iran, calls Beijing ‘more responsible’  Moneycontrol.com

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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago

JD Vance Says US Probing Strike That Iran Says Killed 4 Of A Wedding Party

Iranian officials say four people died and nearly 70 were wounded by a strike that hit a home during a wedding.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

Three experts said the munition that hit a wedding celebration on Tuesday (Sep 1) was likely a US weapon, rather than an errant Iranian air defence missile.

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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago

Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait

The US is investigating the incident and would learn from any mistakes made by its military, says Vice President JD Vance

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investing-com2h ago

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed7h ago

Vance says US probing reported deadly strike on Iran wedding

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Washington was investigating reports that a U.S. strike hit a wedding celebration in Iran, killing and wounding civilians, while say...

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naked-capitalismMixed8h ago

Why Resurrecting Prize Law to Seize Iranian Vessels Signals the End of U.S. Naval Supremacy

Reviving 1800s Prize Law to seize Iranian vessels in 2026 marks a shift from global maritime police to a declining sea power

By Curro Jimenez

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star-malaysiaMixed13h ago

Anthropic still flagged as risk to defense industrial base, US official says - The Star

Anthropic still flagged as risk to defense industrial base, US official says  The Star

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vanguard-ngMixed5h ago

Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance

Vance insisted that the United States would not reopen talks with Iran until it ended attacks on commercial shipping. The post Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: press-tv · 3 Sept, 10:03Full coverage: 39 · 16hWindow: 16h
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press-tv3 Sept, 10:03First to report

‘Polished-up barbarism’: Iran officials condemn US war crime of wedding bombing - PressTV

4h later
star-malaysia3 Sept, 13:45

Anthropic still flagged as risk to defense industrial base, US official says - The Star

faz3 Sept, 13:49

Iran: Während der Hochzeit schlug die Bombe ein

naftemporiki3 Sept, 13:49

Ιράν: Όρκος εκδίκησης από τους Φρουρούς της Επανάστασης για το αιματοκύλισμα στον γάμο

newsbeast3 Sept, 13:59

Εκδίκηση ορκίζονται οι Φρουροί της Επανάστασης μετά τον φονικό αμερικανικό βομβαρδισμό σε γάμο στο Ιράν

delfi-lt3 Sept, 14:36

Irano gvardijos vadas žada atkeršyti už žuvusiuosius per smūgį vestuvių ceremonijai

Tehran Times3 Sept, 14:51

Trump turns Iranian wedding bloody

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telex3 Sept, 16:35

„Első ránézésre megmagyarázhatatlannak és védhetetlennek tűnik” – vizsgálatot sürgetnek az Iránban egy esküvő helyszínét ért támadás miatt

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naked-capitalism3 Sept, 18:00

Why Resurrecting Prize Law to Seize Iranian Vessels Signals the End of U.S. Naval Supremacy

straits-times3 Sept, 18:36

Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party - The Straits Times

hindustan-times3 Sept, 18:53

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

ndtv3 Sept, 19:03

JD Vance Says US Probing Strike That Iran Says Killed 4 Of A Wedding Party

aftonbladet3 Sept, 19:07

Vance: Tror inte att USA attackerade bröllop

index-hr3 Sept, 19:10

Američki napad pogodio svadbu u Iranu, ubijeno petero. JD Vance: Istražujemo slučaj

Daily Sabah3 Sept, 19:16

Vance says US probing reported deadly strike on Iran wedding

The Independent3 Sept, 19:18

‘I wouldn’t call it a war’: JD Vance’s jaw-dropper after reporter asks about Iran timeline

berlingske3 Sept, 19:22

USA undersøger iransk anklage om angreb på bryllupsfest

Fox News3 Sept, 19:30

Vance refuses to put a clock on Iran conflict as key question keeps US forces engaged

bloomberg3 Sept, 19:45

Vance Plays Down Iran Conflict, Says ‘Wouldn’t Call It a War’

le-figaro3 Sept, 20:06

«Je n'appellerais pas ça une guerre» : JD Vance minimise le conflit avec l’Iran

wapo3 Sept, 20:22

Vance says he doesn’t know when Iran conflict will end — it’s up to Iran

moneycontrol3 Sept, 20:34

JD Vance says China ‘willing to play ball’ with US on Iran, calls Beijing ‘more responsible’ - Moneycontrol.com

CNN3 Sept, 21:01

Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end - CNN

The Guardian3 Sept, 21:04

JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’

Al Jazeera3 Sept, 21:07

US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war

orf3 Sept, 21:16

USA sehen sich nicht verantwortlich

haaretz3 Sept, 21:17

JD Vance Say U.S. Cuts Contact With Iran Over Hormuz, China Willing to Back Embargo - Haaretz

vanguard-ng3 Sept, 21:24

Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance

NYT3 Sept, 21:51

JD Vance Says He Wouldn’t Call Iran Conflict a War

dr-dk3 Sept, 22:13

USA undersøger anklage om angreb på iransk bryllup

BBC3 Sept, 22:19

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says

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Reuters3 Sept, 23:57

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition - reuters.com

investing-com4 Sept, 00:00

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

Yahoo4 Sept, 00:00

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

Rappler4 Sept, 00:17

Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait

el-universal-english4 Sept, 00:23

"Una boda nunca debe ser un campo de guerra"; Embajada de Irán en México acusa ataque deliberado de EU

channel-news-asia4 Sept, 01:20

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

japan-times4 Sept, 01:28

Iran hits U.S. targets over wedding strike that Washington says it is probing

der-spiegel4 Sept, 02:08Latest update

Experten machen US-Munition für Tote auf Hochzeit in Iran verantwortlich