US uses untested missile in strike on Iranian school

In an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the United States has deployed untested weaponry in recent strikes against targets in Iran, according to analysis of footage and experts. The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which disperses tungsten pellets, was used in an attack on a school and sports hall in the city of Lamerd, resulting in at least 21 deaths. This incident adds to another U.S. strike on the same day that destroyed an elementary school in Minab, with a toll of 175 victims, mostly students. The civilian facilities, based on satellite imagery, had been separated from Iranian military sites for years, raising questions about the accuracy of intelligence or potential flaws in the new weapon's design.

Simultaneously, Iran has responded with offensive actions, including an attack on a giant oil tanker near Dubai, highlighting volatility in key maritime routes for global energy trade. This strike on oil infrastructure reflects an economic pressure tactic, exacerbating regional tensions and threatening energy market stability.

In this context, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued public threats to 'obliterate' Iran's energy and oil plants, intensifying warlike rhetoric and increasing the risk of broader military escalation. These statements, combined with the use of untested weapons, suggest a strategy of force that could further destabilize the region.

Analysis of these events reveals a concerning pattern: the deployment of advanced but untested military technology in civilian areas, alongside attacks on critical infrastructure, is raising the human and economic costs of the conflict. The lack of clarity regarding the intentionality of strikes on schools and the threat of mass destruction of energy resources point to a crisis that could extend beyond Iranian borders, affecting global security and oil prices.