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IRGC Unveils Underground Missile Base With Thousands of Ballistic Missiles Used in Operation True Promise-2 Against Israel

Jan 10, 2025, 05:34 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base, which was used in Operation True Promise-2 against Israel. The unveiling was showcased during a visit by IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami and Aerospace Forces Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who delivered a powerful speech highlighting the base's strategic importance. The base, located deep inside a mountain, stores thousands of ballistic missiles, with footage released showing just 10% of the entire complex. This unveiling is part of a broader initiative to demonstrate Iran's military strength and self-reliance, with plans to soon reveal several new missile and drone 'cities.' These developments are intended to highlight Iran's military capabilities and deterrence strategy, independent of foreign territories like Syria. The IRGC's actions follow claims of limited damage to their air defense systems during an Israeli operation, with assurances that such systems were quickly replaced. Iran's military leadership continues to assert the country's readiness and strength in the face of regional tensions.