In a bold move amid spiraling U.S.-Iran hostilities, Iran’s IRGC has inaugurated a clandestine underground missile facility, flaunting its missile prowess at a time when negotiations seek to avert confrontation. This development arrives as both powers maneuver in a high-stakes geopolitical chess game.
The facility’s opening coincided with a high-profile tour by top brass: Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi and Aerospace Commander Saeid Majid Mousavi. They evaluated missile divisions’ capabilities, receiving comprehensive updates on strategic units’ progress and combat preparedness.
Speaking at the site, Mousavi touted upgrades to Iran’s ballistic missile inventory, which now feature cutting-edge tech to thwart enemy assaults. He outlined a transformative post-2025 military overhaul after clashes with Israel, transitioning to offensive doctrines focused on swift, expansive campaigns and asymmetric dominance.
The backdrop is Washington’s beefed-up regional footprint, provoking Tehran’s defiance. Trump’s threats of deals or strikes have only hardened Iran’s position. Echoing this, Mousavi warned that any American aggression would trigger not just bilateral conflict but a full-blown regional war.
‘Should the U.S. err even slightly, Iran will act freely—leaving Americans vulnerable and the area’s flames consuming Washington and its partners,’ he stated via official channels. This rhetoric, coupled with the base’s reveal, paints a picture of Iran gearing up for worst-case scenarios while doors to dialogue remain ajar.
Experts view this as a calculated signal: deterrence through demonstration. Yet, with talks accelerating, the underground base could either fortify Iran’s bargaining power or push the region closer to the brink, as stakeholders watch nervously.