The Iranian military plans to establish new drone bases in the country, according to Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heidari, commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force. The new bases will reportedly include facilities in border regions, with the goal of supporting the country’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production.
The announcement comes as US and Iranian officials meet to discuss a potential deal over Iran’s nuclear program. Analysts suggest that the move is a attempt by Iran to secure itself and develop conventional deterrent capabilities in the face of regional threats.