Iran has begun the construction of a defensive tunnel in Tehran, aimed at enhancing military preparedness following recent Israeli airstrikes. This tunnel will connect a metro station with the Imam Khomeini Hospital, facilitating underground access to the medical facility. The development comes in response to escalating hostilities, marked by Israel’s attacks on Iranian military targets, which were retaliated by missile strikes from Tehran into Israel. This initiative is noted as the first of its kind in Iran, reflecting the increasing reliance on defensive infrastructure amidst ongoing regional conflicts.