Iran Unveils New Underground "Missile City" to Deter US and Israel

Iran's military leadership has revealed a new, extensive underground facility designated as a "missile city." The unveiling, intended as a deterrent message to the United States and Israel, was conducted by the Air Force and Space branch of the Revolutionary Guards. The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, and the Commander of the Air Force and Space, Brigadier General Saeed Majid Mousavi. During the event, a wide array of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and launch systems were showcased.

The revelation follows an earlier announcement by Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohabbi, who had stated that the "Air Force and Space Week" would feature the unveiling of a new underground "missile city" along with other military achievements. According to Mohabbi, the air arm of the Revolutionary Guards has rapidly relocated missile and drone production lines from surface-level facilities to deep underground sites. These locations have been transformed from mere storage depots into complete "production cities" beneath the earth.

Tehran claims that its domestic knowledge, extensive land area, and modular production infrastructure will ensure continued military production even under scenarios of prolonged and heavy bombing. The facility is designed to be resilient, capable of sustaining operations despite significant aerial attacks.