Iranian officials say at least 18 civilians were killed in a strike on a sports hall in Lamerd, a city in Fars province, during a wave of US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the facility was hit as part of broader strikes targeting multiple locations across the country. Authorities described the victims as civilians, and emergency responders were deployed to the scene to assist the injured and assess the damage.
Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the attack remain limited, and independent verification of the casualty toll has been difficult amid ongoing hostilities. Images circulating in local media showed significant structural damage to the building, though officials have not released a full list of victims.
The strike in Lamerd comes as tensions continue to escalate in the region, with both sides accusing each other of targeting sensitive and strategic sites. The reported deaths add to growing concerns over the humanitarian impact of the expanding conflict.
