Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Missile Exchanges Between Israel and Iran Drive Civilians to Underground Shelters

Shortages of home safe rooms have pushed residents into crowded metro stations to escape nightly Iranian missile salvos.

Overview

  • Iran has launched more than 50 missile strikes against Israel since June 13, with Tel Aviv designated as a primary target.
  • A shortage of home safe rooms has left over 60% of Israelis depending on metro stations and underground car parks for nightly refuge.
  • Residents endure constant phone alerts and air raid sirens signaling incoming Iranian missiles at unpredictable hours.
  • Official figures list 24 fatalities but widespread property damage continues to disrupt daily life.
  • President Isaac Herzog has warned of a looming ‘monster missile’ threat as President Trump and G7 allies intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent wider war.