Manama: The Islamic Republic of Iran's Army has initiated drone strikes targeting American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait as a response to recent actions perceived as aggression against Iran. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the attacks were carried out in the eleventh and twelfth phases of Operation Thunderbolt. The Iranian Army utilized Arash drones to strike the deployment sites of US reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters in Bahrain, as well as US Army support centers in Kuwait, as announced by the Army's public relations department. The Iranian Army emphasized that the security and independence of Iran are non-negotiable, stating that any future aggressive actions would be met with decisive and costly responses. The Army warned that any miscalculation by adversaries would lead to severe repercussions, asserting that the Iranian Armed Forces are prepared to counter threats with the support of the Iranian people and through divine assistance.