Suspicions arise that the US will conduct its first combat test of the PrSM missile in an attack on Iran.
According to the New York Times, the US military may have deployed the new generation PrSM short-range ballistic missiles in attacks in southern Iran on February 28.
The PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) is a modern short-range ballistic missile system of the US military, which completed its testing phase in 2025. According to an investigation by the New York Times, this weapon may have been deployed for the first time in combat during the attack on the city of Lamerd in southern Iran on February 28.
The combat capabilities of the PrSM missile at Lamerd.
Reports indicate that a sports arena in the city of Lamerd was hit by missiles during the attack. This location is believed to be near an Iranian military facility. This is considered part of a large-scale military operation jointly conducted by the US and Israel targeting objectives in Iranian territory.
Notably, the PrSM is a missile with no prior use in conflicts. The deployment of this new weapon represents a significant advancement in the U.S. military's long-range precision strike capability against strategic targets.
Impact of the attacks on February 28th
In addition to the target in Lamerd, another missile attack occurred on the same day, February 28th, in the southern Iranian city of Minab. According to reports, the target was a girls' school, resulting in serious casualties.
The incident in Minab resulted in approximately 175 deaths, the vast majority of whom were identified as children. This was one of the heaviest civilian casualties recorded during this offensive.
Pentagon's response
To date, the Washington administration has not officially acknowledged direct responsibility for the two attacks. However, representatives from the Pentagon have stated that the agency is conducting a review and investigation of the incidents.
The US Department of Defense asserts that its military forces have no intention of deliberately targeting civilians in military operations. International military analysts are currently monitoring developments and evidence regarding the use of new generation weapons systems in the Middle East.
