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Attack on a sports hall in Iran: 20 killed - UPDATED

Attack on a sports hall in Iran: 20 killed - UPDATED

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28 February 2026, 22:55
Approximately 20 volleyball players have lost their lives as a result of an attack on a sports hall located in the city of Lamerd in southern Iran.

Modern.az reports that SNN television channel disseminated this information, citing local authorities.

According to the information, a total of four rockets fell on the territory of Fars province, which includes the city of Lamerd. Approximately 100 people are reported to have been injured as a result of the incident.

21:02

Ali Alizadeh, the executive head of Lamerd district in Iran's Fars province, stated that “at least 15 people lost their lives” as a result of an Israel-US attack carried out against a sports hall and two residential buildings in the city.

Modern.az reports that, according to Iranian media, Alizadeh made a statement regarding the attacks by Israel and the US targeting Fars province.

He noted that a sports hall and two residential buildings were targeted during the attacks. Alizadeh emphasized that “at least 15 people lost their lives” and expressed concern that the death toll could increase.

The official also stated that a large number of Iranian citizens were injured during the attack.

Additionally, Iranian television announced that explosion sounds were also heard from the cities of Qom, Bandar Abbas, Alborz, and Urmia. (TRT Haber)

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