Women Laugh As Iran Supreme Leader's Compound Is Destroyed In Tehran Strikes

In a massive geopolitical escalation that has sent shockwaves around the globe, joint US and Israeli airstrikes have targeted and reportedly destroyed the Tehran compound of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But while the world holds its breath over a potential all-out regional war, a very different and surprising scene is unfolding on the ground.

Viral videos emerging from the Iranian capital show citizens—particularly women and young girls—openly laughing, cheering, and celebrating as thick plumes of smoke rise from the heavily fortified palace.

Early Saturday morning, a barrage of missiles struck the heart of Tehran, specifically targeting the official residence and main office compound of the 86-year-old Supreme Leader. Satellite imagery later confirmed that the grand palace had been reduced to smoldering rubble.

While the military implications of the joint operation are incredibly severe, the reaction from many ordinary Iranians paints a vivid picture of the deep disconnect between the clerical regime and its people.

Almost immediately after the strikes, social media platforms were flooded with surreal footage. Instead of panicking, many locals took to their rooftops and the streets to celebrate the destruction.

• Schoolgirl Celebrations: One particularly viral video captured from a girls' high school shows students laughing hysterically and cheering as they watch the smoke billowing from the direction of Khamenei’s compound.
• Dancing in the Streets: Other clips show Iranian women—many who have long protested against the regime's strict compulsory hijab laws—openly smiling, dancing, and mocking the authorities as the strikes unfolded.

Here at IN4 GRAMS, we continuously track global affairs, and for these protesting women, the destruction of the Supreme Leader's headquarters is not viewed as a tragedy. Instead, it is being treated as a highly symbolic moment of defiance against a government that has heavily oppressed them for decades.

As the citizens celebrate, the ultimate fate of the Supreme Leader remains unclear. While his palace has been obliterated, Iranian state media and international sources indicate that Khamenei was likely not inside during the bombardment. Reports suggest that he, along with other top regime and military officials, was hurriedly evacuated to a "secure location" just before the missiles made impact.

Destruction of Khamenei's compound marks a drastic turning point in Middle Eastern conflicts. While the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has promised relentless retaliation against American and Israeli bases, the viral laughter echoing across Tehran's rooftops proves that the regime is fighting a deeply complex war on two fronts: one against foreign military powers, and another against its own fearless citizens.