Summary
Experts disagree with the U.S. claim that Iran was responsible for a missile strike on Lamerd, Iran. The strike, which killed 21 people, was initially thought by some experts to involve a U.S. missile, but U.S. officials denied any involvement, attributing the strike to an Iranian missile instead.
Key Facts
- Six independent weapons experts analyzed the strike footage and disputed the U.S. claim that Iran was responsible.
- The strike occurred in Lamerd, a town in southern Iran, and resulted in 21 deaths.
- Initial reports suggested that a U.S. Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) might have been used, but U.S. Central Command denied this.
- U.S. Central Command stated that the missile depicted was consistent with an Iranian Hoveyzeh cruise missile.
- Experts pointed out that features of the Hoveyzeh missile, such as wings and an engine, were not visible in the Lamerd footage.
- Other nearby strikes in Minab killed 168 people, with analysis suggesting a U.S. Tomahawk missile was involved.
- U.S. officials insisted that U.S. forces do not target civilian areas.
