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A mere two weeks after revealing an underground naval base, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled on Saturday, February 1st, an underground missile facility located along the country’s southern coastline. The announcement was made through state television in an attempt to showcase growing military capabilities.
The new facility, described as an underground “city,” houses hundreds of cruise missiles that are designed to counter enemy electronic warfare systems, particularly those of destroyers. According to the broadcast, these advanced systems are kept several hundred meters underground, allowing them to be quickly activated and deployed when needed. The facility was toured by IRGC Commander Hossein Salami and IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri.
According to Iranian media, the missiles stationed at this base have an impressive range, capable of striking targets hundreds of kilometers away, including enemy vessels operating in far-reaching maritime zones. The exact location of the facility remains undisclosed.
One of the key highlights was revealing of the Ghadr-380 cruise missile, a new model developed by Iran. The missile, touted for its anti-jamming capabilities, has a range of over 1,000 kilometers. Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, emphasized that the missile’s advanced technology would make it a formidable force against enemy vessels.
This underground missile facility is part of Iran’s broader military strategy, which also includes the recently unveiled underground naval base, which was specifically designed for assault boats operating in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, two of the world’s most strategically important waterways.
The unveiling coincides with ongoing military exercises dubbed Eqtedar (Might), which began in early January and are set to continue through March. These exercises involve a range of naval maneuvers and demonstrations of new equipment, including an advanced reconnaissance ship.
