Two people were killed in a US strike near the Shalamcheh area along the Iran-Iraq border, according to Iranian officials. The deputy governor of Iran’s Khuzestan province confirmed the incident, which occurred as individuals were crossing the border. The report was carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.

Despite the attack, border crossings have not been suspended, the official said. Rescue and relief operations are continuing at the site. The report did not specify the identities of the victims or the reason for the strike.

The incident adds to ongoing tensions in the region, where previous reports have mentioned continued US strikes in Iran and threats of retaliation from Tehran. However, no immediate response from US authorities was included in the report.