What is the PrSM missile that the US used for the first time in Iran?

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimMarch 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM

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The US military has used Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) for the first time during its ongoing war with Iran, according to a statement by US Central Command (CENTCOM). The PrSMs were part of Operation Epic Fury, which entered its seventh day on Friday. Developed by Lockheed Martin, PrSMs are long-range precision strike missiles capable of hitting targets between 60km and 499km away. They can be launched from the MLRS M270 and HIMARS family of launchers, used by both the US and UK armies. The PrSMs provide an "unrivaled deep strike capability" and were described as a key innovation by Admiral Brad Cooper, head of CENTCOM. The exact location of the launches and specific targets hit are unclear.

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