Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
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Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
U.S. Central Command denies reports of U.S. forces striking a sports hall and residential area in Lamerd, Iran, on Feb. 28.
Iran condemns U.S. missile strike on sports facility in Lamerd as a 'despicable war crime' resulting in 21 civilian deaths.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman condemns U.S. attack on sports hall in Lamerd, Fars province, as a 'despicable war crime'.
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