As tensions continue to flare between Israel and Iran, reports of Iranians rejoicing amid the attack have been going viral. It might seem like a strange reaction — residents of a nation being attacked by a perceived enemy and yet expressing elation.

But Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, said the situation inside Iran is so bleak and difficult that this response from citizens makes perfect sense. "The immediate reaction that we got from Iran was, for want of a better word, celebration," she told CBN News.

"I've seen videos going viral on social media with young people throwing parties literally as they watch the missiles coming down ... It's been surreal looking at that thinking, 'Wow, these are people under attack and yet they welcome it.'"