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August 31, 2026
U.S. Missile Strikes in Lamerd, Iran Kill Civilians, Experts Confirm
- Three U.S. missiles struck Lamerd, Iran, on February 28, killing at least 21 civilians, including seven children, as confirmed by Iranian officials.
- The Precision Strike Missile's lethal range extends up to 164 feet (50 meters) from the airburst detonation site, causing extensive structural damage beyond that distance.
- Despite U.S. Central Command's denial of involvement in the Lamerd strikes, experts assert that the evidence points to the Precision Strike Missile as the responsible weapon.
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- Deadly US munition appears to have wreaked destruction on Iranian city, experts sayAug 31, 2026 at 10:01 AM · AP
- New US missile touted for accuracy seems to have killed Iranian civilians far from blast siteAug 31, 2026 at 6:41 PM · Independent