LONDON, United Kingdom - The Ground Force of the Islamic Republic Army has revealed its possession of highly advanced, domestically produced weapons powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

The force's commander, Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heidari, described the weaponry as "secret and even ultra-secret," in an interview aired by the national broadcaster on Sunday.

Heidari asserted that Iran's military is prepared to confront any threat with speed, precision, and overwhelming force. "We do hold advanced-generation weapons that rely on artificial intelligence…with exceptional capabilities," he said. 

The commander emphasized that the systems, while not publicly disclosed for strategic reasons, are fully developed and currently operational.

Those arms, according to Heidari, are part of a sweeping transformation of the Ground Force, which he said has evolved from a traditional structure into a modern and dynamic force capable of rapid deployment. 

The commander highlighted major advancements in cyber defense, saying specialized divisions are now operating at the pinnacle of their technological sophistication. He also noted strong operational coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) across land, sea, and air domains.

'Hands on trigger' 

On border security, the general announced that ten divisions have been deployed to the key frontiers, supported by cutting-edge surveillance and intelligence systems. These efforts, he said, are meant for sustainable security and deterrence.

"Our eyes remain wide open, with our hands on the trigger," he said, warning that if attacked, Iran will leave the enemy with "no chance to survive."

Heidari credited Iran's defense progress to homegrown expertise, claiming that the new weapons have been produced by "the skilled and independent Iranian youth."

Earlier this week, President Masoud Pezeshkian also hailed Iranian forces for their preparedness, as he addressed a Tehran parade marking the National Army Day, arguing that such military prowess has boosted the Islamic Republic's regional agenda.

The comments by the president and the senior commander came against a backdrop of regional tensions and American military reinforcements in anticipation of a potential US war on Iran. 

While negotiations between Tehran and Washington are currently proceeding, the United States has not ruled out the military option against Iran's nuclear sites if the latter fails to agree on a lasting accord.