Iran has released new footage of an underground missile base as tensions in West Asia escalate. The country claims this is "one of the hundreds of missile cities" across its territory. Notably, this marks the third facility revealed in just one month. According to Tasnim News, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operates the site.
⚡️BREAKING
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Iran has unveiled perhaps its largest missile city ever that can destroy all US assets in the region
The new underground missile base houses thousands of precision-guided missiles such as Kheibar Shekan, Haj Qasem, Ghadr-H, Sejjil, Emad and others pic.twitter.com/HF0zQtUGq6
Top Officials Inspect Missile Arsenal
On Tuesday, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, and Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, visited the base. Meanwhile, Iranian state media aired footage of their tour.
The video showed rows of missiles neatly stored inside. Furthermore, Tasnim News reported that the facility houses several powerful weapons, including:
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Kheibar Shekan (900-mile range)
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Haj Qassem (850-mile range)
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Ghadr H (1,240-mile range)
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Sejjil (1,550-mile range)
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Emad (1,050-mile range)
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Paveh cruise missiles
Iran Sends a Defiant Message to Israel
During the visit, General Bagheri stepped on an Israeli flag painted on the ground. Consequently, this act symbolized Iran’s strong opposition to Israel. He also made bold statements about the nation’s military strength. “Iran’s iron fist is far stronger than before. 10 times stronger than True Promise I,” he declared.
Additionally, Bagheri insisted that Iran had significantly improved its defense systems. “All the [defensive] dimensions that are required for generating a [military] capability that is 10 times [stronger than] the one deployed during Operation True Promise II, has been created…The enemy will fall behind in this balance of power.”
The term True Promise refers to Iran’s missile attack on Israel in April last year. Meanwhile, this new facility further increases tensions between Iran and the United States, as President Donald Trump continues issuing warnings.
US Increases Pressure on Iran Over Nuclear Deal
Shortly before the footage surfaced, Trump issued an ultimatum: Agree to a nuclear deal within two months or face consequences.
As a result, diplomatic tensions between the two nations have escalated. Moreover, this warning came after the US launched massive airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Overall, Iran’s latest missile reveal signals defiance as both sides brace for the next phase of their ongoing conflict.