Iran Launches Retaliatory Drone Strike on US Military Base in Kuwait Using Arash Drones

The Iranian military announced on the 24th (local time), marking the 14th day of armed conflict with the United States, that it had targeted U.S. military bases in Kuwait and other locations.

In a statement, the Iranian military said, "As part of the 25th phase of Operation 'Thunder,' we used drones to strike major U.S. military bases located in Kuwait, including Ali Al Salem, Buehring, and Camp Arifjan."

The military explained that it deployed "Arash" drones for the operation, precisely striking U.S. military equipment storage facilities at the Buehring base, troop quarters at the Ali Al Salem base, and housing areas at Camp Arifjan.

The Arash is a long-range kamikaze drone deployed by the Iranian army in 2020, known to have a maximum flight range of 2,000 km and a maximum warhead weight of 150 kg.

"The threats posed by the U.S. president only further strengthen the resolve and determination of the Iranian people and armed forces," the Iranian military stated, adding, "Reckless adventurism or attempts to open new fronts are merely the repetition and extension of the enemy's strategic mistakes."

Additionally, AFP reported that multiple explosions were heard near Erbil International Airport in the Kurdish autonomous region of Iraq, where the U.S.-led international coalition forces are stationed.

A reporter at the scene stated that explosions were heard immediately after air defense systems were activated, and directly witnessed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) circling the city sky along with smoke rising from the airport area.

According to the AP, at least seven explosions were heard around 9:30 a.m. that day, and black smoke billowed from at least four locations.

Meanwhile, missile air raid sirens sounded twice in Bahrain that morning.

Earlier, the U.S. Central Command announced that it had conducted nighttime airstrikes against Iran for about two hours and 15 minutes early that morning, marking the 13th day of such strikes.
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