Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei strongly condemned a recent US raid on a residential home in Qeshm. The raid resulted in the deaths of both parents of a family with five children. Baqaei characterized the incident as an “atrocity” and drew a direct comparison to the terrorist acts perpetrated by ISIS. The spokesperson’s statement indicates a severe rebuke of the US action and its impact on civilians. This incident has heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Further details regarding the justification for the raid have not been immediately released by US officials. The Iranian government is expected to pursue the matter diplomatically, demanding answers and accountability.