India, March 13 -- Concerns tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran appear to be fueling a sharp rise in demand for underground shelters. A US bunker manufacturer says the surge in interest includes wealthy executives and possibly even members of President Donald Trump's cabinet.

Ron Hubbard, founder of Atlas Survival Shelters, said inquiries about his company's bunkers have spiked since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. The conflict has entered its second week, amid fears about potential missile or drone threats.

Hubbard told The Telegraph that interest in the shelters has risen "tenfold" since the war began. The Texas-based company manufactures bunkers designed to protect against a range of dangers, including missile str...