Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled what it describes as a new underground “missile city,” releasing footage showing extensive tunnels lined with ballistic and cruise missiles, launch systems and military vehicles. The video, released on November 10 during the IRGC Aerospace Force Week, shows senior Iranian military commanders touring the facility and inspecting its weapons displays. Those attending included Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, and Brigadier General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force. Iranian state-linked media presented the complex as part of Tehran’s efforts to preserve its missile capabilities against potential attacks by the United States and Israel. IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi has also claimed that missile and drone production lines have been transferred from surface facilities into underground complexes designed to keep manufacturing operations running during heavy bombardment.

The announcement highlights Iran’s continued emphasis on underground military infrastructure as it seeks to demonstrate that its weapons programs can withstand sustained aerial attacks. According to Iranian officials, these facilities go beyond storing weapons and are intended to support production deep beneath the ground, potentially allowing the country to maintain its missile supply during a conflict. However, Tehran has not disclosed the location of the newly presented site, the number of missiles stored there or the full extent of its production capabilities. The footage also does not independently establish how much of the displayed arsenal is operational or whether the facility is newly constructed. The unveiling follows repeated US and Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and comes amid continuing tensions over Tehran’s missile program and regional security. By putting its underground arsenal on display, Iran is sending a message about its claimed military resilience while leaving important questions about the actual scale and readiness of its capabilities unanswered.