Tehran, Iran – Iran has unveiled a new underground missile facility, showcasing its advanced weapons capabilities as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. A recently released 85-second video by Iranian state media features two high-ranking military officials inspecting an expansive subterranean arsenal filled with long-range missiles.
The footage highlights General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, alongside General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force. The IRGC, distinct from Iran’s conventional military, is tasked with safeguarding the Islamic Republic and its supreme leadership. Both officials oversee Tehran’s strategic missile program.
A Show of Strength
The video opens with the generals navigating an extensive tunnel network packed with missiles and warheads. They are seen saluting images of Iran’s Supreme Leader before walking over an Israeli flag—an unmistakable signal of Tehran’s defiance toward its regional adversaries. Among the displayed weaponry are Qadr and Qassem missiles, both of which were used in past strikes against Israel.
General Hajizadeh declared Iran’s commitment to expanding its missile infrastructure, stating:
"If we start today, we will unveil a new missile city every week. This project will continue for the next two years."
The Challenge of Building Missile Cities
Iran currently operates at least three known underground missile bases, with the first publicly revealed in 2020. The latest facility's exact location remains undisclosed. Constructing such fortified complexes requires significant financial resources, manpower, and strategic planning—elements that could be strained under ongoing international sanctions.
Trump’s Deadline and Renewed Pressure on Iran
The revelation comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump, now back in office, has imposed a two-month deadline for negotiating a new nuclear agreement with Iran. Trump previously withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal during his first term and now seeks stricter conditions, including curbing Iranian support for militant groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
In a recent statement, Trump underscored his administration’s firm stance:
"You have Hamas, you have Hezbollah, you have the Houthis... We sent a letter to Iran. They're going to have to speak to us one way or the other pretty soon because we can't let this happen."
Israel’s Response and the Risk to Iran’s Missile Bases
Iran’s underground missile storage sites are designed to withstand aerial bombardment. However, their security is now in question following the U.S. decision to resume weapons shipments to Israel. Among the military aid are 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs—ordnance specifically designed to penetrate deep underground before detonation.
Israeli forces have previously demonstrated their capability to strike fortified targets. In September last year, a Hezbollah commander was reportedly killed by bunker-buster bombs that penetrated 60 feet into a fortified underground bunker. A similar attack on Iran’s missile facilities could trigger catastrophic explosions, potentially crippling Tehran’s strategic arsenal.
A Region on Edge
As tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to mount, Tehran’s latest show of force underscores its readiness for potential conflict. However, with Washington and Tel Aviv increasing military pressure, the survivability of Iran’s underground missile cities may soon be put to the test.
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