The Iranian military announced that it struck US bases in Kuwait and other locations on the 24th, local time, marking the 14th day of armed conflict with the United States.

In a statement, the Iranian military said, "As part of the 25th phase of Operation Thunder, major US military bases located in Kuwait, including Al-Doha, Al-Adire, and Camp Arifjan, were struck using drones."

The Iranian military explained that it deployed "Arash" drones for today's operation, precisely hitting US military equipment storage facilities at the Al-Adire base, troop barracks at the Al-Doha base, and quarters at Camp Arifjan.

The Arash drone is a long-range suicide drone deployed by the Iranian ground forces in 2020, known to have a maximum flight range of 2,000 kilometers and a maximum warhead weight of 150 kilograms.

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

Additionally, AFP reported that multiple explosions were heard near the airport in Iraq's Kurdish autonomous region, where US-led international coalition forces are stationed.

A journalist at the scene stated that explosions were heard immediately after air defense systems were activated, and personally witnessed drones circling above the city and smoke rising from the airport area.

According to the Associated Press, at least seven explosions were heard around 9:30 a.m. today, with black smoke billowing from at least four locations.

Citing security sources, foreign media reported that six unidentified drones were shot down, while one fell near the airport, suspending aircraft operations for a period of time.

Elsewhere, missile air raid sirens sounded twice in Bahrain this morning.

The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force stated in a release that "Iran is continuing its attacks targeting civilians," adding, "We activated our air defense systems to intercept them."

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps later claimed in a separate statement that "our warriors engulfed three ammunition and equipment storage warehouses inside the Al-Adire US military base in flames, and struck the surveillance tower of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain, inflicting massive damage."

In a message directed at residents of countries hosting US military bases, the Revolutionary Guard also warned, "US officers and soldiers are using ordinary buildings within cities as hideouts to continue their criminal acts." They advised, "For their safety, ordinary citizens in countries where US forces are stationed should immediately evacuate areas within a 500-meter radius of locations where US troops are present."

Earlier, the US Central Command announced that it carried out its 13th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, lasting about 2 hours and 15 minutes in the early hours of the day.
 
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