Tehran celebrations mark first direct strike on Israel since April ceasefire
The Israel Defence Forces confirm interception of Iranian projectiles shortly after 10:00 pm local time on June 7, 2026, ending a fragile period of calm established in early April.
Iranian state television broadcast scenes of public celebrations in Tehran on June 7, 2026, as missiles flew overhead en route to Israel. The footage, aired by the state broadcaster, depicted crowds gathering in the capital as the projectiles passed through the sky, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the launch of Iranian ballistic missiles shortly after 10:00 pm local time on the same day. In its initial assessment, the IDF stated that the Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted, though the source material does not specify the exact number of missiles launched or the specific type of warheads used.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards identified the Ramat David air base as the intended target of the operation. The extent of damage to the air base, if any, is not detailed in the provided text, leaving the operational outcome of the strike unclear beyond the IDF’s assertion of interception.
This event marks the first direct bombardment between Iran and Israel since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April 2026. The launch has jeopardised the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, raising concerns about the stability of the diplomatic arrangement that had held for nearly two months.
The celebrations observed in Tehran were based on footage broadcast by Iranian state television; independent verification of the scale or spontaneity of these gatherings is not provided in the source. The precise location of the celebrations within Tehran is also not specified beyond the general city area.
