TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the IRGC Aerospace Force unveiled a new underground missile city, displaying an array of ballistic and cruise missiles and their launch systems.
The unveiling came as Iran highlights the expansion of its domestic missile-production capabilities and the resilience of its military infrastructure in the face of repeated U.S. threats to resume military aggression against the Islamic Republic.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by military chief Ali Abdollahi and IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Majid Mousavi.
The facility showcases a range of missile systems and launch platforms, underscoring the Aerospace Force’s emphasis on developing, storing and deploying strategic weapons through an increasingly extensive underground infrastructure.
The unveiling comes as Iran marks IRGC Aerospace Force Week and follows an announcement by IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi that the force would introduce a new underground missile city alongside several other military achievements.
Mohebbi said the Aerospace Force had accelerated the transfer of its missile and drone production lines from surface facilities to underground locations, moving beyond conventional underground storage complexes to establish “underground missile production cities.”
He emphasized that Iran’s domestic technological expertise, extensive geographical territory, and flexible industrial infrastructure would enable the country to sustain weapons production even under intensive aerial bombardment.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, General Mousavi declared Iran's readiness to confront any threat, warning that…