Muslim worshippers prayed outside al-Aqsa compound on Friday (March 6) as access to al-Aqsa remains restricted amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Worshippers will not be permitted to attend prayers on the third Friday of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa mosque compound, said Israel Army's Head of the Civilian Administration, Hisham Ibrahim, on Thursday (March 5).

The Western Wall and al-Aqsa compound have been almost empty in recent days as the conflict with Iran continues and restrictions on gathering in large groups curtailed movement. 

The Israel Home Front Command announced a nationwide ban on public gatherings amid concerns of imminent Iranian retaliation.

The measures coincided with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and came days before the start of the Jewish festival of Purim, heightening a sense of disruption among worshippers.

Iran and Israel have launched attacks back and forth during the current conflict that broke out on Saturday (February 28) morning. 

-Production: Sinan Abu Mayzer, Ismael Khader, Lara Afghani/Reuters