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Blasts heard over Tel Aviv after Israel detects missiles from Iran: AFP journalist

Published March 19, 2026 Updated March 19, 2026 02:09pm
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An AFP journalist has heard three blasts over the Tel Aviv area, after the Israeli military announced it had detected missiles fired from Iran.

“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said according to AFP.

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