Summary
The United States used a new type of missile, the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), in attacks on Iranian targets for the first time. These strikes are part of ongoing military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which has responded with its own missile and drone attacks on countries in the region. In separate actions, a U.S. submarine sunk an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka.
Key Facts
- The PrSM missile was used in combat for the first time by the U.S. military.
- The U.S. and Israel have conducted joint strikes on Iran over several days.
- Iran has fired over 500 missiles and 2,000 drones at U.S.-aligned countries.
- Iran's targets have included military and civilian sites in several countries.
- Israel launched attacks in Lebanon following missile fire from Hezbollah.
- A U.S. submarine sunk an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka in a separate incident.
- The PrSM was launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
- Lockheed Martin makes the PrSM, which has a range of over 499 kilometers.
