Iran has accused the United States of launching a missile strike on a civilian sports facility in Lamerd, Fars province, during the initial phase of Operation Epic Fury, claiming it resulted in the deaths of 24 individuals, including children and members of a teenage volleyball team. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that the attack occurred on February 28, targeting a residential area where civilians had gathered. Initially reported as 21 fatalities, the number was later revised to 24, with approximately 100 others injured. The facility was reportedly hosting a women's volleyball team at the time. Iranian authorities have emphasized that the site was a civilian sports complex, which could attract scrutiny from international organizations monitoring armed conflict laws. Iran has identified the missile used as the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), developed by Lockheed Martin, while the US Central Command has denied involvement, attributing the explosion to an Iranian missile malfunction. This incident, along with another alleged attack on a school, highlights concerns over civilian safety amid ongoing military operations.