Celebrations erupt in Beirut, Gaza, Tehran after Iran’s ballistic missile strikes on Israel

Following a retaliatory ballistic missile strike by Iran on Israel on Tuesday, crowds took to the streets in Beirut, Gaza, and Tehran to celebrate the successful targeting of key objectives.

Israeli media reports said as many as 100 to 400 missiles had been launched. Iranian media reported that most missiles hit their intended targets, sparking widespread joy among the public.

In Tehran and other cities across Iran, people poured out of their homes to mark the occasion. Gatherings were held on streets and highways, with citizens chanting "Allahu Akbar" in celebration.

The Iranian public also voiced their support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while chanting slogans against the US and Israeli government.

Social media footage showed Palestinians in Gaza also celebrating the Iranian missile strikes, further highlighting the impact of the event in the region.