Celebratory gunfire in south Beirut as Iran attacks Israel: Official media

Celebratory gunfire erupted from Beirut’s southern suburbs Tuesday, Lebanese state media said, after Iran launched an attack on Israel in retaliation for the killing of allied figures including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

“Heavy gunfire heard from automatic weapons from areas of the southern suburbs, rejoicing in the missile launch from Iran towards Israel,” Lebanon’s National News Agency said.

An AFP correspondent also reported the sound of gunfire from the Hezbollah bastion, which has been hit by heavy Israeli raids since Friday, when a huge strike killed Nasrallah.