Iran Condemns US Missile Strike as 'Despicable War Crime' After 24 Civilians Killed
Iran accuses US of 'despicable war crime' after Feb 28 strike on sports hall kills 24
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Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned a US missile strike on a sports hall in Lamerd, Fars Province, which reportedly killed 24 civilians, including children. Iranian officials claim the attack was deliberate and constitutes a war crime, demanding accountability for the perpetrators.
- 01The missile strike occurred on February 28, 2026, in Lamerd, Fars Province, Iran.
- 02Iranian officials reported that 24 civilians were killed, including teenage volleyball players and a two-year-old girl, with over 130 others injured.
- 03The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, labeled the strike a 'despicable war crime' and claimed it was a calculated decision by the US.
- 04Baghaei alleged that the missiles released 180,000 tungsten pellets, causing widespread devastation.
- 05Iran has vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the strike, asserting that the nation will not forget the victims.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of committing a 'despicable war crime' following a missile strike on a sports hall in Lamerd, Fars Province, on February 28, 2026. The strike reportedly resulted in the deaths of 24 civilians, including several teenage volleyball players and a two-year-old child, while injuring over 130 others. Esmail Baghaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that the attack was not an error but a deliberate act intended to test a new weapon system on civilians. He described the missiles as having detonated in the air, dispersing 180,000 high-velocity tungsten pellets that caused extensive harm. Baghaei called for accountability for those responsible for the strike, emphasizing that the Iranian nation will remember the victims and seek justice. The incident has heightened tensions between Iran and the US, with Iran demanding a thorough investigation into the attack.
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The missile strike has resulted in significant civilian casualties and injuries, raising concerns over the safety of civilians in conflict zones.
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