CENTCOM Denies Strikes on Lamerd; NYT and Experts Confirm Use of US PrSM

CENTCOM categorically denied carrying out any strikes in Lamerd, calling the allegations false.

“CENTCOM denies reported US strikes on sports hall, school in Iran’s Lamerd 'U”

Anadolu Ajansı

Spokesperson Hawkins said U.S. forces did not launch any strikes into Lamerd or anywhere within 30 miles.

Anadolu Ajansı

He disputed the claim that a PrSM was used, saying the munition appears twice as long and matches an Iranian missile.

The New York Times concluded that a PrSM was used in the Lamerd attack.

The Pentagon confirmed the use of PrSM while analysts pointed to fragmentation patterns consistent with the system.

Haaretz

The attack killed at least 21 people including children.

Iran's Fars news agency reported some 15 people killed.

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Haaretz

Local sources said the total across Lamerd was at least 21.

The school and sports hall were located near an IRGC base, which remained largely undamaged.

CENTCOM maintained that the footage does not show a PrSM.

The New York Times and multiple outlets confirmed the weapon was a PrSM.

Middle East Eye

Human rights organizations have called for independent investigations.