Underground Shift: IRGC Reveals Subterranean Weapons Hubs
Iran claims to have moved missile and drone production lines into hidden complexes to sustain output during active combat.
By Marco Kapoor ·
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the construction of extensive underground military complexes, a move designed to preserve weapons manufacturing and storage capabilities despite heavy aerial bombardment. Spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi detailed the infrastructure changes during a news conference in Tehran on Saturday, marking a visible shift in the nation's military strategy.
According to reports from the semi-official Tasnim news agency, production lines for missiles and drones have been relocated from surface facilities to subterranean sites. Mohebbi stated that this rapid transfer allows Iran to continue manufacturing weapons while adversaries incorrectly assume stockpiles are dwindling. He further announced that an underground missile city is scheduled for public unveiling in the near future.
The IRGC leader also cited advances in stealth technology, claiming these upgrades have enabled Iranian aircraft to penetrate foreign air defense systems. He referenced previous engagements with the United States and Israel, asserting that his forces struck targets with high accuracy. Mohebbi emphasized that the Aerospace Force remains self-sufficient, producing all weapons through homegrown expertise rather than reverse-engineering captured enemy hardware.
Recent analyses from Western media outlets support the scale of Iran's military impact. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran caused billions of dollars in damage to US bases across the Middle East during recent conflicts. Separately, Reuters documented at least 135 successful Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure during the same period, resulting in substantial financial losses for regional assets.
Mohebbi warned that restrictions on the range of Iranian missiles have been lifted. This declaration follows a statement by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who declared there would be no geographical limits to Iran’s response if attacked again by the US and Israel. These remarks reflect the shifting dynamics of the ongoing regional conflict.
Hostilities began on February 28 with a US-Israeli offensive against Iran, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a global energy crisis. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the US military launched limited strikes on Qeshm Island and that Washington had made progress in talks with Tehran. On Saturday, US Central Command announced the creation of a new task force to block Iran from using land routes to transport advanced weapons. A naval blockade remains in place to restrict oil exports, while regional mediation efforts continue to stabilize the area.
