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US 'Future Missile' Kills Civilians in Iran After First Strike

Analysis of a new US missile strike in Iran reveals civilian deaths and widespread damage due to its fragmentation pattern.

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Airwars, an organization that monitors conflicts, reported that three projectiles from a new US missile struck the southern Iranian city of Lamerd on February 28, 2026, detonating above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods. [1] Iranian officials stated that at least 21 civilians, including seven children, were killed in the explosions caused by the missile strike in Lamerd. [2] Iran launched a retaliatory strike against the United States in response to recent US military attacks. [3] US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-09-03 that the United States military is prepared to carry out further military operations against Iran. [4] Airwars analysis revealed that the lethal fragments from the missile scattered over a radius of more than 150 meters from the explosion site, killing civilians up to 50 meters away. [5] The weapon used was identified as the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which the manufacturer describes as a 'future missile' that is lethal, long-range, and precise. [6] Iranian officials have publicly vowed to impose severe consequences for the US attacks. [7] The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with both sides exchanging strong rhetoric. [8] Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on 2026-09-03 that the US could launch another military operation against Iran whenever it chose to do so. [9] Iranian officials claimed on 2026-09-03 that a recent attack killed civilians, including people attending a wedding ceremony in the country. [10] The specific targets and details of the retaliation are currently being assessed by international observers. [11] Donald Trump denied on 2026-09-03 that there is a plan to rename the Strait of Hormuz. [12]
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  1. Airwars, an organization that monitors conflicts, reported that three projectiles from a new US missile struck the southern Iranian city of Lamerd on February 28, 2026, detonating above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods. · Večernji.hr
  2. Iranian officials stated that at least 21 civilians, including seven children, were killed in the explosions caused by the missile strike in Lamerd. · Večernji.hr
  3. Iran launched a retaliatory strike against the United States in response to recent US military attacks. · France 24
  4. US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-09-03 that the United States military is prepared to carry out further military operations against Iran. · Mid-day
  5. Airwars analysis revealed that the lethal fragments from the missile scattered over a radius of more than 150 meters from the explosion site, killing civilians up to 50 meters away. · Večernji.hr
  6. The weapon used was identified as the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which the manufacturer describes as a 'future missile' that is lethal, long-range, and precise. · Večernji.hr
  7. Iranian officials have publicly vowed to impose severe consequences for the US attacks. · France 24
  8. The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with both sides exchanging strong rhetoric. · France 24
  9. Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on 2026-09-03 that the US could launch another military operation against Iran whenever it chose to do so. · Mid-day
  10. Iranian officials claimed on 2026-09-03 that a recent attack killed civilians, including people attending a wedding ceremony in the country. · Mid-day
  11. The specific targets and details of the retaliation are currently being assessed by international observers. · France 24
  12. Donald Trump denied on 2026-09-03 that there is a plan to rename the Strait of Hormuz. · Mid-day
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