HOT UPDATE:Jubilation and Street Celebrations After U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran Captured in New Photos. Click for more detail.

Newly released photographs and widely shared footage show celebratory scenes in parts of Iran following coordinated missile strikes by the United States and Israel that targeted key military and political sites across the country on February 28, 2026.

The images and videos — circulating on social media and captured by journalists — depict groups of young people dancing, chanting, and openly expressing relief and jubilation in public spaces, particularly in major urban centres such as Tehran.

In some clips, crowds can be seen chanting slogans, waving flags, and even playing music — activities often restricted under Iran’s strict social and political controls — as the news of the strikes spread.

University students and families were among those shown celebrating what they described as a dramatic shift in their country’s political landscape.

Some footage also shows celebrants shouting supportive remarks about external pressure on Iran’s political leadership, reflecting deep-seated frustration with the ruling regime.

The strikes, carried out jointly by U.S. and Israeli forces, marked one of the most significant military escalations in the ongoing tensions between Tehran and its adversaries.

The military actions were reportedly aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities and signalling a warning to the Revolutionary Guard and other armed factions.

However, the celebrations are not universal.

While some residents in cities expressed relief and hope for change, others remain fearful of further conflict, regional instability, and possible repercussions.

International reactions have been mixed, with world leaders urging restraint even as debates over the justification and potential fallout of the strikes continue.

The newly shared images offer a vivid glimpse into the complex public mood in Iran, revealing both enthusiasm among some citizens and the broader atmosphere of uncertainty that now defines daily life amid a volatile geopolitical moment.