Iran has unveiled a new underground “missile city” operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, housing various types of ballistic and cruise missiles alongside their launch systems, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
The facility was revealed during an inspection visit by Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, and Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force.
Iranian media released footage showing the two senior commanders touring extensive underground tunnels and installations lined with missiles and mobile launch platforms mounted on military vehicles.
The unveiling comes as tensions with the United States intensify, accompanied by Iranian warnings that any renewed military aggression against the country could trigger a response extending far beyond the Middle East.
The Associated Press noted that footage of the underground missile complex had been edited and partially blurred, with insufficient visual details to independently identify the missile systems displayed or assess their operational capabilities.
Iran Warns Its Military Response Could Extend Beyond the Middle East
During the unveiling, Abdollahi warned that any new attack against Iran would provoke a military response extending beyond the region.
“If the enemy wants to commit any foolish act, our response will extend beyond the borders of the region,” he declared.
According to Iran’s Mehr news agency, the senior military commander said the country’s advanced missiles would surprise adversaries with their effectiveness on the battlefield.
He also indicated that Tehran possesses additional military capabilities that could be deployed in any future confrontation.
The warnings come as Iran continues to emphasise its missile arsenal as a central component of its military deterrence strategy amid the possibility of renewed hostilities with the United States and Israel.
Iran Moves Missile and Drone Production Underground
The disclosure follows an announcement made last Saturday by IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, who said Iran was preparing to unveil another underground missile city alongside additional military achievements.
Mohebbi explained that the IRGC Aerospace Force had transferred missile and drone production lines from above-ground facilities to fortified underground installations.
The relocation represents an effort to protect Iran’s military manufacturing capabilities from potential attacks while maintaining its ability to produce and deploy missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles during future confrontations.
The underground facilities form part of Iran’s wider military infrastructure, which includes concealed installations designed to accommodate missile systems, mobile launchers and associated equipment.
Tehran Announces Removal of Missile Range Restrictions
In a related development, Mohebbi announced that restrictions previously imposed on the range of Iranian missiles had been lifted, according to the Associated Press.
Tehran had previously maintained a maximum missile range of 2,000 kilometres. However, Iranian authorities have not disclosed the new maximum range following the removal of those restrictions.
The announcement signals a potential shift in Iran’s declared missile development policy, although the actual capabilities of any newly developed longer-range systems remain unspecified.
Mohebbi also warned that Iran could unveil previously undisclosed weapons and military capabilities if a third round of confrontation erupts with the United States and Israel.
He further discussed the development of technologies intended to reduce the radar signatures of Iranian missiles and drones, potentially improving their ability to penetrate advanced air defence systems.
Such developments, according to his remarks, would enhance the survivability and effectiveness of Iranian weapons against sophisticated aerial interception networks.
IRGC Claims More Than 260 Enemy Aircraft and Drones Downed
Mohebbi also claimed that the IRGC Aerospace Force had shot down more than 260 enemy aircraft and drones during confrontations involving the United States and Israel.
According to the Iranian spokesperson, the aircraft included F-35, F-16 and F-18 fighter jets, alongside several categories of unmanned aerial vehicles.
The figures and aircraft losses were presented as Iranian military claims, without independent verification provided in the reported statements.
The latest disclosures bring together several elements of Tehran’s military messaging: the expansion of fortified underground missile infrastructure, the relocation of weapons production facilities, the removal of previously declared missile range limits and warnings that future military retaliation could extend beyond the Middle East.
