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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) has recently unveiled a highly secure underground base that stores a fleet of missile-equipped assault boats. The revelation, broadcasted by Iranian state television on Saturday, January 18th, highlights the country’s growing military capabilities in the strategic southern waters, including the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.
While the exact location of the base remains undisclosed, the state broadcaster described it as being located 500 meters beneath the surface, emphasizing its strategic importance in securing Iran’s territorial waters. The base, designed to house assault boats equipped with missile launchers, is part of Iran’s broader military posture in the region.
General Hossein Salami, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, head of the naval forces, were shown touring the facility in the broadcast. This visit comes just days before the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump for his second term, a period marked by heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S.
The missile assault boats stationed in the underground base are reportedly capable of targeting and destroying U.S. warships and destroyers, underscoring Iran’s ongoing efforts to bolster its defense infrastructure. The development of such assets comes after years of increasing hostilities, with the U.S. having reimposed strict sanctions on Iran and withdrawn from the nuclear deal during Trump’s first term.
This underground facility represents a significant step in Iran’s military strategy, allowing for the protection and readiness of high-velocity missile boats while remaining concealed from potential aerial surveillance. It highlights the importance of the southern waters as a key geopolitical region, with Iran continuing to strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities amid ongoing tensions with the U.S. and its allies, especially Israel.
