On the 24th, smoke and the sound of explosions were observed near Erbil Airport in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, where the U.S.-led coalition forces are stationed. [AFP=Yonhap News]

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

In a statement, the Iranian military announced, "As part of the 25th phase of Operation 'Thunder,' we used drones to strike key U.S. military bases in Kuwait, including Al-Doha, Al-Adira, and Camp Arifjan."

The Iranian military explained that it utilized 'Arash' drones in the operation, precisely targeting U.S. equipment storage facilities at the Al-Adira base, U.S. troop quarters at the Al-Doha base, and the encampment at Camp Arifjan.

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

The Iranian military stated, "The threats posed by the U.S. President only serve to further solidify the resolve and determination of the Iranian people and our armed forces," adding, "Any reckless adventurism or attempts to open new fronts are merely repetitions and extensions of the enemy's strategic blunders."

Separately, AFP reported that multiple explosions were heard on the same day near Erbil Airport in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, where U.S.-led coalition forces are stationed.

A reporter at the scene stated that explosions were heard shortly after air defense systems were activated, and that they personally witnessed drones circling over 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. that day, with black smoke rising from at least four locations.

Citing security sources, foreign media reported that six unidentified drones were shot down that day, and one fell near the airport, leading to a temporary suspension of flight operations.

Additionally, missile air raid sirens sounded twice in Bahrain on the morning of the same day.

The Bahraini General Command stated in a press release, "Iran continues to target civilians," and added, "We have successfully intercepted these attacks by activating our air defense systems."

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later claimed in a separate statement that "our fighters engulfed three ammunition and equipment storage warehouses at the U.S. Al-Adira base in flames and struck the watchtower of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, causing massive damage."

In a message to the residents of countries hosting U.S. military bases, the Revolutionary Guard warned, "U.S. officers and soldiers are using ordinary buildings in cities as hideouts to continue their criminal activities," and advised, "For their safety, ordinary citizens in countries where U.S. forces are stationed should immediately evacuate to a distance of at least 500 meters from any location housing U.S. military personnel."

Earlier, the U.S. Central Command announced that it had conducted its 13th night of airstrikes against Iran, lasting approximately two hours and 15 minutes, early that morning.