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US Strike on Sirik Wedding Kills 70, Including Children

On September 2, 2026, a US missile strike during a wedding in Sirik, Iran, killed at least 70 people, including children. The attack, which used a SLAM-ER missile, turned a celebratory event into a massacre. Iran condemned the strike as a war crime.

A US missile strike hit a wedding celebration in Sirik, Iran, on September 2, 2026, killing at least 70 people, including children. The attack, which occurred during a night of celebration, was identified as a SLAM-ER missile. Witnesses reported children’s slippers left behind at the scene, highlighting the tragic loss of young lives. The strike, which was widely condemned by Iranian officials, was described as a 'massacre' by al-Mayadeen. The US has not officially commented on the incident, though it has previously denied targeting civilians in such attacks. The event has intensified tensions between the United States and Iran, with Iran accusing the US of deliberate targeting of civilians. Sources report that the strike occurred in Sirik, a town in Iran’s western region. The attack has drawn international condemnation, with multiple outlets reporting the casualties and the use of the SLAM-ER missile. No official statements from the US government have been released regarding the incident.

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IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 3, 03:54 AM
US attack turns wedding celebration in Sirik into a night of horror - english.almayadeen.net

US attack turns wedding celebration in Sirik into a night of horror  english.almayadeen.net

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 3, 12:21 AM
US SLAM-ER missile identified at site of Sirik wedding strike - english.almayadeen.net

US SLAM-ER missile identified at site of Sirik wedding strike  english.almayadeen.net

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 2, 08:25 PM
US strike on Sirik wedding leaves 70 casualties - english.almayadeen.net

US strike on Sirik wedding leaves 70 casualties  english.almayadeen.net

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 2, 06:40 PM
The Sirik Massacre: Children’s slippers left behind after deadly US wedding strike - english.almayadeen.net

The Sirik Massacre: Children’s slippers left behind after deadly US wedding strike  english.almayadeen.net

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishSep 2, 03:50 PM
Children among the victims of the US massacre in Sirik, Iran - english.almayadeen.net

Children among the victims of the US massacre in Sirik, Iran  english.almayadeen.net