Video: Iran Claims to Use Drones to Strike Israeli Technology Companies

Source: Global Times
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On March 31 local time, the Iranian military issued a statement saying that in response to attacks on Iranian infrastructure by Israel and the United States, Iran launched attack drones from that morning to strike the Siemens company and the American Telephone and Telegraph Company's communications, telecommunications, and industrial center located in Israel.

The statement indicated that the Siemens industrial software center, located in central Israel (around Ben Gurion International Airport), provides the Israeli military with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and industrial automation to optimize weapon production lines and military design systems. The telecommunications center of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in Haifa serves as a U.S. research and development center providing advanced network technology, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence services to the Israeli military. (Reporter: Li Jiannan, Wei Ran)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran launched drone strikes against Israeli companies in response to attacks on Iranian infrastructure by Israel and the U.S.
Location
Israel · Haifa · Ben Gurion International Airport
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
March 31
Equipment
attack drones
Summary

Iranian Armed Forces launched drone strikes against Israeli companies, including Siemens and AT&T, on March 31 in retaliation for attacks on Iranian infrastructure by Israel and the U.S. The strikes targeted facilities providing advanced technology to the Israeli military, located near Ben Gurion International Airport and in Haifa.

Key Facts
  • Iran launched drone strikes on Israeli companies in response to attacks on its infrastructure.
  • Targets included Siemens and AT&T facilities in Israel.
  • The strikes were carried out by Iranian attack drones.
  • The operation was announced by the Iranian military on March 31.
  • The Siemens facility provided advanced technology to the Israeli military.