U.S. Strikes Target Iran, State Media Reports Fatalities

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United States forces carried out strikes within Iran. Iranian state media, including the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and Fars News Agency, reported four fatalities at a wedding party. These outlets attributed the deaths to the U.S. actions. Following the U.S. strikes, Iranian news agencies stated that retaliatory missile and drone attacks against U.S. targets had commenced. They did not immediately specify the locations or the extent of these alleged retaliatory actions. Neither the U.S. Department of Defense nor the Pentagon has issued public statements confirming or denying the U.S. strikes or the reported fatalities. U.S. officials also have not commented on the Iranian claims of retaliatory attacks. Reporters are monitoring developments as information emerges from both U.S. and Iranian sources. Official confirmations from independent entities remain pending.