Iran has unveiled a large underground missile facility belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force. The facility is built inside deep tunnels designed to protect it from airstrikes and keep it hidden from surveillance.
he Iran underground IRGC missile city reportedly houses medium- and long-range ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles and advanced launch systems. Its unveiling highlights Iran’s efforts to produce and store more weapons underground amid rising tensions in the region.
Senior military officials also visited the facility to inspect its operations and highlight its importance to Iran’s defence.
Iran underground IRGC missile city
Among those who toured the complex were Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi and IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Seyed Majid Mousavi.
During the visit, Iranian military adviser Brigadier General Ali Balali said the country now produces most of its missiles locally. He joked that Iran depends more on its domestic defence industry than on its famous Persian carpets.
The facility also houses weapons developed in Iran, including the Hormuz missile, which is designed to target ships using radar guidance.
In recent years, Iran has moved more of its missile production, testing and storage operations underground. The move is intended to protect its weapons and military equipment from airstrikes, cyberattacks and sabotage.
Videos of the underground facility have attracted attention from defence experts and observers in the region. Some military analysts say the footage shows Iran’s efforts to protect its missile capabilities despite economic sanctions and rising tensions.
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