Iran’s latest missile launches toward Tel Aviv have raised fresh concerns over shrinking warning times, with reports indicating that civilians had only minutes to seek shelter before impact. The strike is believed to have involved a ballistic missile carrying cluster submunitions, dispersing multiple bomblets across parts of central Israel. Such payloads increase area coverage and complicate interception and response efforts. The development comes amid sustained high-tempo launches, which are beginning to test the limits of air defence timelines, particularly in densely populated regions. While Israel’s multi-layered air defence network remains operational, repeated complex attacks are placing increasing pressure on response systems. Simultaneously, Iran has announced the 88th wave of its campaign under Operation True Promise 4, signalling a further expansion of its operational scope.