Photo Reuters. "Hezbollah" initiated military actions against Israel and the USA
Against this backdrop, Hezbollah announced the start of its military operation against Israel and the USA. In the evening, more than 100 rockets were launched into northern regions of Israel.
Strong explosions were heard in Upper Galilee, the Golan Heights, as well as in Kiryat Shmona and Haifa. According to the latest reports, at least one person was injured.
The Iron Dome air defense system is trying to cope with the intense attack. Earlier, it was reported that the Israeli armed forces had begun a ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Local sources claim that this is one of the most powerful attacks from Hezbollah ever.
The Iranian embassy in London published a cartoon hinting that the US attacks on Iran are an attempt to distract attention from the scandal related to the so-called Epstein documents.
The press service of the IRGC reported on a joint attack with the forces of Islamic resistance, during which "Qadr," "Emad," "Khaybarshkan," and "Fattah" missiles were used, targeting 50 sites in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and American bases in the region, such as Al-Azraq and Al-Kharj.
Residents of Israel were warned and took shelter during the intense rocket attacks from Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the only way to end the war is to recognize Iran's rights and pay reparations. He emphasized in negotiations with leaders of Russia and Pakistan that Iran seeks peace in the region.
Iran has initiated legal proceedings regarding the damages caused to the "Chehel Sotoun" palace in Isfahan, which is a cultural heritage site. Authorities consider this strike a direct assault on the historical wealth of the country and intend to file an official complaint as soon as expert reports are ready.
An Iranian drone crashed into a residential building in the Dubai Creek Harbour area, local authorities reported. All residents were evacuated, and the fire that broke out as a result of the incident was quickly contained, with no injuries reported.
A fire occurred at the old Abu Dhabi airport after debris from the UAV fell, however, thanks to a successful interception, the blaze was promptly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
According to ABC News, Iran may have planned an attack on California using drones. Their report states that as of early February 2026, Iran might have contemplated a sudden strike from an unidentified vessel off the US coast, particularly targeting unspecified sites in California, should the United States strike Iran.
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Axios that there are "virtually no targets left to attack" in Iran and predicted that the war would end "soon." He noted, "When I want it to end, it will happen."
