# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
2. Kuwait's air defense forces intercepted renewed missile and drone attacks launched from Iran early Wednesday morning. (DIE ZEIT, News)
3. In the same statement, Nia said Iran's military doctrine has shifted toward pre-emptive defence and deterrent operations. (middleeasteye.net, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
7. US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth extended troop stationing in the region, according to the Wall Street Journal. (DER STANDARD, News)

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