Iran has unveiled its third underground missile facility, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening military defenses as the deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum on its nuclear program approaches. Dubbed a “missile city” by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the base consists of an extensive network of underground tunnels filled with advanced weaponry.
In an 85-second video broadcast by Iranian state media, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri and IRGC Aerospace Force chief Amir Ali Hajizadeh were seen inspecting the fortified complex. The facility houses an arsenal that includes some of Iran’s most sophisticated missiles, such as the Kheybar Shekan, Ghadr-H, Sejil, and Paveh Land Attack Cruise Missiles. These weapons have reportedly been used in recent attacks on Israel.
Despite the display of military might, the video inadvertently revealed critical vulnerabilities within the facility. Munitions were stored in long, open tunnels and vast caverns lacking blast doors or separated revetments, leaving the base dangerously susceptible to catastrophic explosions if targeted in an attack.
Iran’s Military Ambitions
Iran first disclosed its underground military ambitions in November 2020, when footage surfaced of a secret ballistic missile facility where weapons were transported through vast subterranean tunnels on an automated rail system, ready for launch. Three years later, Tehran showcased yet another strategic stronghold—an expansive underground complex designed to shelter and protect combat aircraft.
The release of the missile city footage comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. President Trump issued a two-month ultimatum demanding that Tehran agree to a new nuclear deal that would completely dismantle its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment and missile development. Washington has warned of severe consequences, including harsher sanctions and potential military action, should Iran refuse.
Iran has categorically rejected these demands, asserting that its nuclear and missile programs are vital to national security and geopolitical leverage. Iranian officials argue that dismantling these capabilities would leave the country vulnerable to foreign threats. In a show of force, the United States has deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, signaling its readiness to enforce its demands militarily if necessary. Iran, in turn, has vowed to retaliate against any provocation and continues to fortify its military infrastructure.
Earlier this month, President Trump stated that he had sent a letter to Iran’s leadership proposing talks on Iran’s nuclear program and warning of possible military action should Tehran refuse. However, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rejected the proposal, calling the U.S. a “bully.”
As tensions escalate, U.S. airstrikes in Yemen have increased, with Trump asserting that Washington will hold Iran accountable for any Houthi attacks. Iran has denied direct involvement, claiming that the Houthi movement acts independently.
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