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Iran's army spokesman says military doctrine shifted to pre-emptive operations

Iran's army spokesman Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia said Iran will conduct pre-emptive operations wherever it perceives a threat.

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In a statement carried by Iranian broadcaster IRIB, Iran's army spokesman Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia said Iran will conduct 'pre-emptive operations' wherever it perceives a threat. [1] Kuwait's air defense forces intercepted renewed missile and drone attacks launched from Iran early Wednesday morning. [2] In the same statement, Nia said Iran's military doctrine has shifted toward pre-emptive defence and deterrent operations. [3] Iran's state broadcaster Irib reported on X that the attacks were a response to 'America's crimes' and targeted US military bases in Kuwait. [4] Kuwait's military stated on X that the air defense was repelling hostile rocket and drone attacks, with explosion sounds attributed to the interception of drones. [5] Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain were targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes in the night of Wednesday after the US military attacked facilities in Iran. [6] US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth extended troop stationing in the region, according to the Wall Street Journal. [7]
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  1. In a statement carried by Iranian broadcaster IRIB, Iran's army spokesman Brigadier-General Mohammad Akrami Nia said Iran will conduct 'pre-emptive operations' wherever it perceives a threat. · middleeasteye.net
  2. Kuwait's air defense forces intercepted renewed missile and drone attacks launched from Iran early Wednesday morning. · DIE ZEIT
  3. In the same statement, Nia said Iran's military doctrine has shifted toward pre-emptive defence and deterrent operations. · middleeasteye.net
  4. Iran's state broadcaster Irib reported on X that the attacks were a response to 'America's crimes' and targeted US military bases in Kuwait. · DIE ZEIT
  5. Kuwait's military stated on X that the air defense was repelling hostile rocket and drone attacks, with explosion sounds attributed to the interception of drones. · DIE ZEIT
  6. Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain were targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes in the night of Wednesday after the US military attacked facilities in Iran. · DIE ZEIT
  7. US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth extended troop stationing in the region, according to the Wall Street Journal. · DER STANDARD
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