IN PHOTOS: Israelis in Tel Aviv take shelter as Iran responds to attack in Tehran

Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv sought shelter in garages, metro stations, and under bridges as sirens warned of incoming threats after US-Israel strikes targeted Iran, prompting it to launch retaliation. Pics/AFP

Updated On: 2026-02-28 07:49 PM IST

Compiled by : Tarun Verma

People run to take shelter due to sirens warning of potential Iranian missile attacks. Pics/AFP

The IDF warns that Iran continues its plans to destroy Israel, with civilians urged to follow instructions to stay safe

Some residents shelter under a bridge near Tel Aviv, demonstrating the immediate impact of US-Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory missile attack threats

Groups of Jews pray in shelters, showing resilience as sirens echo across the city following preemptive strikes on Iran

A Jewish man carries a Torah scroll as he exits a shelter to continue prayers while cities prepare for missile threats during the holy months of Ramadan

Families and residents take refuge in a parking garage in Tel Aviv after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites prompted warnings of potential retaliation

An armed man prays while civilians take cover in Tel Aviv, blending routine religious observance with emergency preparedness

People take refuge in an underground metro station, using public infrastructure for emergency shelter during the crisis

People gather in an underground garage in Tel Aviv as air raid sirens warn of possible Iranian retaliatory strikes

Tel Aviv, a major city in Israel on the country’s Mediterranean coast is under high alert. Underground parking lots, metro stations and bridges have become emergency shelters for its people

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