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Millions Shelter as Iran-Israel War Escalates with Missile Barrage and Assassination

Millions of Israelis spent Sunday in bomb shelters as Iran launched approximately 100 ballistic missiles, with several penetrating defenses and striking populated areas, including a Tel Aviv residential building that killed one woman. Israeli air defenses intercepted most projectiles while the military continued offensive operations inside Iran, which confirmed the assassination of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Other senior Iranian security and military figures were also reported killed in the initial strikes. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared "justice was done," framing the operation as a fatal blow to the "axis of evil."

Key Points: Iran-Israel War: Missile Attacks, Assassination, Millions in Shelters

  • 100 Iranian missiles launched at Israel
  • Civilian killed in Tel Aviv strike
  • Iran's Supreme Leader assassinated
  • Millions of Israelis in bomb shelters
  • Israeli offensive continues inside Iran
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Millions of Israelis shelter as Iran missile fire marks second day of war

Iran launches 100 missiles at Israel, killing one. Israel assassinates Iran's Supreme Leader. Millions of Israelis shelter as war enters second day.

"Those who worked to destroy Israel - were destroyed. Justice was done - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz"

Tel Aviv, March 1

While the Israeli military highlighted major successes against Iran's leadership and military infrastructure, millions of Israelis spent Sunday morning in bomb shelters as the war entered its second day.

Over the past 24 hours, Iranian forces launched roughly 100 ballistic missiles toward Israel, according to Israeli military officials. Most were intercepted by the nation's air defences, but several missiles penetrated and struck populated areas. Late Saturday night, a missile hit a residential building in Tel Aviv, killing a woman in her 40s and injuring at least 25 others. Emergency responders said one man was in very serious condition, several others were moderately wounded, and the remainder suffered light injuries. Seven of the wounded were children, including a two-month-old baby and an older sibling who were rescued from the damaged building before their parents were evacuated.

Multiple impact sites were reported in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, and emergency medical teams treated the injured and transported them to hospitals for further care. Authorities urged the public to continue following civil defense instructions, warning that additional launches were likely. Throughout Saturday and into Sunday, air-raid sirens sounded repeatedly across large parts of the country, sending families rushing to shelters, sometimes multiple times in the same night.

Schools and many workplaces were closed, public gatherings were restricted, and emergency services stayed on heightened readiness.

Israeli officials said jets intercepted dozens of Iranian drones.

At the same time, the Israeli military continued its offensive operations inside Iran. Tehran confirmed the assassination of supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini. Other notable security figures killed in the first wave of strikes included Ali Shamkhani, who served as secretary of Iran's Defense Council, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohammad Fakhpour, and armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said "justice was done" with Khameini's assassination.

"The tyrant Khamenei was thwarted in the opening blow of Operation 'Roar of the Lion' and with him other senior figures in the Iranian terrorist stronghold," Katz tweeted.

"Those who worked to destroy Israel - were destroyed. Justice was done and the axis of evil suffered a fatal blow."

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the loss of civilian life is tragic, we must also see the strategic picture. Israel's pre-emptive strikes against the Iranian leadership, including the IRGC commanders, show a clear message: you cannot threaten a nation's existence without severe consequences. The "Roar of the Lion" operation's name says it all.
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Aman W
As an Indian, this feels terrifyingly close to home. We know the cost of cross-border tensions. Millions in shelters, schools closed – it's a full-scale war. Our government must tread very carefully in its diplomatic stance. Stability in West Asia is crucial for our energy security and diaspora.
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Sarah B
The language used by the Israeli Defence Minister is concerning. Declaring "justice was done" for an assassination, even of a hostile leader, sets a dangerous precedent in international relations. This isn't about taking sides; it's about the rules of engagement between nations breaking down completely.
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Vikram M
The article mentions Israeli air defences intercepted most missiles. Their tech is impressive, no doubt. But it also shows the sheer scale of the attack – 100 ballistic missiles! Imagine if even 20% got through. The region is sitting on a powder keg. Hope our MEA is working overtime on backchannel talks.
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Nikhil C
The focus should be on de-escalation now. Both sides have landed their blows. Continuing this will only lead to more civilian casualties on both sides. The international community, including India, needs to push for an immediate ceasefire. War benefits no one except the arms dealers.

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