The Iranian Armed Forces have developed a number of unmanned systems and plan to create new bases to counter possible actions by the United States and its allies. This was reported by Newsweek, writes UNN.
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The commander of the Iranian ground forces, Brigadier General Kiyumars Heydari, said that a number of unmanned systems and microlight aircraft had been developed, as well as large drone bases created and modernized throughout the country. This applies in particular to border regions, Iranian media report.
According to Heydari, Iran plans to build more drone bases across the country, although specific locations are not disclosed. The expansion was presented as part of plans to protect the eastern borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan from smuggling and insurgents using a network of reconnaissance drones and sensors.
As the publication notes, Iran has rapidly developed its capabilities in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles, including surveillance and attack systems. This country has become a major exporter of UAVs, including to Russia, which uses Iranian drones in the war against Ukraine, using them to strike civilians and critical civilian infrastructure.
In January, the Iranian army acquired 1,000 drones with a range of almost two thousand kilometers and high destructive power.
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The administration of US President Donald Trump continues to try to "curb" Iran's nuclear program. According to Trump, the US and Iran have begun direct negotiations.
"We will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons, the US President emphasized the day before," - during a conversation with journalists in the Oval Office.
He also stressed that the United States is ready to deploy troops and conduct an operation if necessary.
"If it requires a military operation, we will deploy troops. Israel, of course, will lead this operation. No one will control us. We will do what we want," Trump said.
At the same time, the head of the White House did not specify the likely timing of the start of hostilities.
"I don't want to be specific. But when you start negotiations, you know whether they will go well or not. And I would say that the conclusion would be that if I didn't think they were going well," Trump said.