A forensic analysis of images and video from an explosion at a wedding celebration in the town of Sirik, located in Iran’s Hormozgan province, indicates the blast was likely a direct hit by a United States munition rather than a stray strike or debris. Weapons experts reviewing the evidence stated the damage pattern matches a guided munition directly striking the residence. Iranian state media reported that the death toll reached five after a 22-year-old woman died from her injuries in the hospital.

Vice President JD Vance stated the US is investigating the incident without accepting responsibility, and declined to provide a timeline for ending the conflict, noting that further military and economic pressure remain options. Meanwhile, Iran’s Red Crescent requested an International Criminal Court investigation, and Tehran asked the United Nations to hold Washington accountable. The wedding strike has drawn condemnation from rights groups and strained diplomatic de-escalation efforts.

The Pentagon has not released findings from its internal probe, though a separate earlier report indicated US forces were likely responsible. Independent tracking data also raised questions regarding US claims about the extent of disruption to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The Reuters analysis is expected to increase pressure on the Pentagon to publicly share the results of its internal investigation.