The Israel Defense Forces said that Iran has been launching ballistic missiles and drones from densely populated civilian areas, a move it says endangers noncombatants. According to the military, these launch sites are located within residential zones, increasing the risk to civilians both during the launches and in subsequent Israeli airstrikes targeting the equipment.

A Persian-language spokesperson for the military stated that the actions deliberately put Iranian civilians at risk and urged residents to stay away from missile launchers for their own safety. The military released footage showing a strike on a launcher positioned beneath a bridge and said it takes precautions to minimize civilian harm, while warning that safety cannot be guaranteed near facilities used for military purposes.