The Iranian Army announced a decisive retaliation to the US aggression launched during the early hours of Thursday, detailing an operation that targeted US military facilities across Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
In a statement, the Iranian Army said it had struck Patriot systems in Kuwait, satellite receiving systems and early warning sites in Qatar, and fuel storage facilities belonging to the US military in Bahrain. The strikes were carried out overnight, and deployed a significant number of different drone systems.
"The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, under the guidance of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will continue with full force and without any conditions to prevent the realization of the objectives and ambitions of the unwise US President," the statement said, adding that Iran would continue defending the ideals of the Islamic Revolution "until final victory is achieved".
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Tehran reported that the latest US aggression was the largest against Iran since the signing of the memorandum of understanding, with the heaviest strikes targeting Chabahar Port in southern Iran.
Iranian reports said US attacks struck civilian infrastructure, including Chabahar Port, where two maritime piers and a navigation control tower were targeted. Shrapnel from US projectiles also struck Imam Ali Hospital in Chabahar.
Additional strikes were reported in Bushehr Province, Sirik, Jask, Abu Musa Island, and transport infrastructure in northern Iran.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said the US attacks also targeted two bridges in eastern provinces leading toward Mashhad, accusing Washington of attempting to overshadow the funeral procession and farewell ceremonies for Iran's martyred leader.
The initial response entailed a combined missile and drone operation launched by the IRGC's naval and aerospace forces targeting key infrastructure and facilities at US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
In a statement issued by the IRGC Public Relations Office, the force said the operation was conducted as the first stage of its response to US violations of commitments and aggression against Iran.
The statement said the strikes targeted US bases in Kuwait, including Arifjan and Ali al-Salem, as well as facilities in Bahrain, including Juffair and Sheikh Isa.
The IRGC warned that if US aggression continues, its responses would expand to other American bases across the region.