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Experts Dispute U.S. Claims on Lamerd Strike's Origin

4/4/2026

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Experts challenge the U.S. claim of Iranian responsibility for the Lamerd strike, arguing the missile is a U.S. Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), not Iran's Hoveyzeh.
Iranian officials reported 21 casualties, including children.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) denied involvement, stating the missile does not match PrSM specifications.
The explosion pattern aligns with a PrSM airburst, not typical of Hoveyzeh.

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Experts challenge the U.S. claim of Iranian responsibility for the Lamerd strike, arguing the missile is a U.S. Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), not Iran's Hoveyzeh.
Iranian officials reported 21 casualties, including children.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) denied involvement, stating the missile does not match PrSM specifications.
The explosion pattern aligns with a PrSM airburst, not typical of Hoveyzeh.