Missiles fired from Iran trigger blasts over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Loud explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after air raid sirens echoed across several Israeli cities, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

The Israeli military confirmed that missiles had been launched from Iran and said its air force was actively working to intercept the incoming projectiles.

“A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” the military said in a statement.

It added that forces were “operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat.”