The response within Iran to the US and Israeli attacks has been deeply mixed, with scenes of panic in some areas and relief in others at the prospect of the regime's downfall.
It was around 09:40 local time (06:10 GMT) when Iranians in several cities reported hearing loud explosions.
Videos circulating on social media show people near the blast sites running in panic, with the sounds of screams and crying in the background.
But, says BBC Persian, at the same time there appears to be a sense of relief - even celebration - among those who believe the regime's downfall can only come through military intervention.
In one video, a woman speaks with unmistakable relief, claiming that Ayatollah Khamenei's residence has been hit.
