A New York Times visual investigation says the U.S. likely dropped a 2,000-pound Mark-84 bomb on a family home in Qeshm City, Iran, killing three civilians—a husband, wife, and their 2-year-old son—while two other children survived.
Based on videos, satellite imagery, crater size, and bomb fragments, weapons experts concluded the strike was consistent with a U.S. JDAM-guided Mark-84 bomb. The Times found no evidence of a nearby military target.
U.S. Central Command said it was reviewing reports of civilian casualties but maintained that "the U.S. military never targets civilians." The intended target of the strike remains unknown.
Experts cited by the Times questioned the use of such a large bomb in a densely populated area, saying international humanitarian law requires minimizing civilian harm.
Source: NYT