Iran says child killed in US strike as tensions rise after attacks on bases
Iranian officials said a child died and several others were hurt after a US strike near Sirik, while Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.
Iran said a child was among those killed when a US strike hit near a wedding gathering in the Sirik area, and that several other people were injured. The reports came as Iran launched attacks on US bases in the Middle East on Wednesday.
The Iranian Red Crescent said shrapnel from the strike struck a nearby home, according to local reports. Al Jazeera reported that at least five people were dead and dozens more were wounded after the attack near the ceremony.
The US military said it was aware of the reports and said it does not target civilians. It did not immediately comment on the specific claims about the strike near Sirik.
The exchange comes amid a sharp escalation between Washington and Tehran, with both sides accusing the other of widening the conflict. The latest strikes add to a series of cross-border attacks in the region.
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