Iran signals long-term conflict with US amid military AI advancements

Iran has signaled its readiness to maintain a long-term confrontation with the United States, potentially lasting through the end of the Trump administration. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Tehran aims to establish a level of deterrence to prevent enemy attacks. Naqdi suggested that extending the conflict could serve to exhaust the adversary's strength.

Simultaneously, Iran is undergoing a technological shift by integrating artificial intelligence into its aerospace and defense industries. Local experts are developing autonomous systems, including machine learning for satellite observation, coordinated drone swarms, and advanced missile guidance systems. This integration of AI into military command and control is intended to enhance operational efficiency and national deterrence capabilities.