# Iran Deploys AI-Equipped Drones in Retaliatory Strikes on US Bases

Iranian Army spokesperson confirms use of AI-equipped drones and missiles in strikes on US bases in the Middle East.

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In response to the September 1 strikes, Iran launched attacks on US military bases in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Bahrain. [^1]

Iranian Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated on September 4 that Iran used ballistic missiles and UAVs equipped with artificial intelligence technology during retaliatory air strikes on US military bases in the Middle East. [^2]

Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated that the first Iranian missiles and drones were launched targeting four US bases in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait within 15 minutes of the US strikes on Sirik Island. [^3]

Mohammad Akraminia identified the specific weapons used as Fath ground-to-ground missiles and Arash-2 drones equipped with artificial intelligence. [^4]

On September 1, the United States Central Command reported a series of strikes on targets in Iran, including explosions on the southern coast and Qeshm Island. [^5]

Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran's military doctrine has gradually shifted toward preemptive operations since the 12-day war, based on available reasoning permissible under the UN Charter. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. In response to the September 1 strikes, Iran launched attacks on US military bases in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Bahrain. (TASS, News)
2. Iranian Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated on September 4 that Iran used ballistic missiles and UAVs equipped with artificial intelligence technology during retaliatory air strikes on US military bases in the Middle East. (TASS, News)
3. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated that the first Iranian missiles and drones were launched targeting four US bases in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait within 15 minutes of the US strikes on Sirik Island. (middleeasteye.net, News)
4. Mohammad Akraminia identified the specific weapons used as Fath ground-to-ground missiles and Arash-2 drones equipped with artificial intelligence. (TASS, News)
5. On September 1, the United States Central Command reported a series of strikes on targets in Iran, including explosions on the southern coast and Qeshm Island. (TASS, News)
6. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran's military doctrine has gradually shifted toward preemptive operations since the 12-day war, based on available reasoning permissible under the UN Charter. (middleeasteye.net, News)

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