Two people were killed in an Iranian missile strike on Ramat Gan, a district in Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial capital, according to reports published on March 18, 2026. The victims were attempting to reach a bomb shelter when the missile hit. Both were found severely injured near the staircase of their apartment building and later confirmed dead.

Hebrew-language media cited by the Times of Israel reported that the victims were around 70 years old. The attack also caused damage in several parts of Tel Aviv, including the city’s train station, spreading panic among residents. The incident marks a deadly escalation in the ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the extent of the damage or possible additional casualties, and the situation in Tel Aviv remains tense following the strike.