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Blasts heard in Jerusalem after Iran missile alert: AFP

AFP
Jerusalem
Israel security forces inspect a damaged car after a missile struck a road in Jerusalem on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf.AFP

Explosions were heard in Jerusalem on Monday, an AFP journalist said, after the Israeli military said it had “identified missiles launched from Iran”, triggering air raid sirens.

There were no immediate reports of any direct impact, and the blasts could be the result of attempts to intercept incoming missiles.

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