Iran unveils new underground 'missile city': What to know

Iran unveils new underground 'missile city': What to know

Iran has moved much of its missile stockpile underground as the threat of a new war looms.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled a new missile complex on Tuesday as Tehran renews its threats of force and regional mediators pursue a deal.

What happened: The IRGC said the underground “missile city” contains various ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as their launchers. The ceremony was attended by Iranian Armed Forces chief of staff Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi and Brig. Gen. Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported.

Footage in Iranian media showed the two commanders touring the facility and inspecting the missiles, launchers and vehicles contained therein.

The ceremony took place during the IRGC’s Aerospace Force Week. Additional military achievements will be unveiled throughout the week, according to Tasnim.

In brief

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled a new missile complex on Tuesday as Tehran renews its threats of force and regional mediators pursue a deal. What happened: The IRGC said the underground “missile city” contains various ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as their launchers. Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported. The ceremony took place during the IRGC’s Aerospace Force Week.

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