Iran attack on Israel stokes celebration, fears in Tehran

TEHRAN -- Weekend festivities to mark the end of Ramadan were drawing to a close when Bahareh, a marketing manager in Tehran, heard the news that Iran had launched an attack on Israel. The 45-year-old had little doubt about her feelings.

"Iran had to respond, both for political reasons and because its reputation was at stake," she told Nikkei Asia. "This strike will probably prevent Israel from becoming bolder and our rivals will realize that Iran has the ability and courage to harm them.