Ankara: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday that it destroyed several US weapons and drones in attacks in Bahrain and Kuwait, amid escalation between Tehran and Washington.

According to Anadolu Agency, the IRGC announced that "several weapons and parts storage sheds for enemy ships and aircraft" were destroyed at the Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain during 'a simultaneous missile and drone operation a few hours ago.' The statement, disseminated by state news agency IRNA, indicated the significant impact of the operation.

The IRGC further reported that its forces 'destroyed or damaged a number of drones by attacking the ramp where the enemy MQ9 drones were deployed at the Ali Salem base in Kuwait.' This assertion comes as Kuwait confirmed its air defenses engaged 'hostile aerial targets' within its airspace, with sirens sounding for the fourth time in Bahrain on Tuesday evening.

The attacks are part of an escalating conflict between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and establishing a lasting peace agreement, the two nations continue to exchange military actions.