The United States will respond to Iranian attacks on civilians throughout the ‌Middle East, ‌the leader ​of ‌the ⁠US ​Central Command, ⁠Brad Cooper, said on Friday.

Cooper said that Iran has attacked ⁠12 different countries since ‌the ‌US and ​Israel ‌launched strikes ‌on the Islamic Republic last week, including firing seven attack ‌drones at civilian, residential neighborhoods in ⁠Bahrain ⁠on Thursday night.

“This is unacceptable and will not go unanswered,” Cooper said in a statement.