Iran Accuses U.S. of Missile Strike That Killed 24 at Lamerd Sports Hall

A U.S. investigation that CENTCOM says is nearing an unclassified report raises demand for forensic proof and accountability.

Overview

Iran says a missile struck a civilian sports hall in Lamerd on Feb. 28, killing 24 people including children and teenage volleyball players and injuring dozens more.
Tehran's Foreign Ministry identified the weapon as the U.S. Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and said debris, video and an alleged airburst of tungsten pellets support that claim.
U.S. Central Command denies responsibility and says preliminary indicators point to an Iranian missile malfunction, though it has not publicly released detailed forensic evidence.
The incident is part of Iran's account of the opening day of Operation Epic Fury and has prompted Tehran to accuse the United States of a war crime and demand international accountability.
Independent on-the-ground verification remains limited, so the upcoming CENTCOM unclassified report and any shared forensic data will be central to determining responsibility and shaping diplomatic fallout.