Alleged US Missile Test in Iran’s Lamerd Raises Civilian Casualties Claims
Reports describe a major escalation in southern Iran, where the town of Lamerd in Fars province was struck in what sources say involved previously untested US missile systems. The incident is linked to earlier violence in the region, including a deadly attack in Minab, around 400 km away in Hormozgan province.
According to accounts, the Minab strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school resulted in heavy civilian casualties, including children, staff, parents, and other local residents. Just hours later, Lamerd was reportedly hit by four missiles described as part of the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) system, a weapon said to have been field-tested for the first time.
The missiles allegedly struck a residential neighbourhood in Lamerd around 5:11 pm local time, damaging homes, shops, and nearby community areas. Reports say the impact extended beyond military targets, affecting civilian infrastructure such as schools and sports grounds.
Photographs and testimonies circulating from the area describe widespread grief, including families mourning victims of the strikes. One image shows a mother mourning her 12-year-old child among others who lost relatives in the attack.
The alleged use of advanced missile systems in populated areas has raised serious concerns about civilian safety and escalation in the region. However, details remain disputed, and independent verification of the claims has not been confirmed.
The incident adds to growing tensions in southern Iran, where multiple strikes in a short time frame have intensified fears of further conflict and instability.
