Iranian state television reported that the new base was built at a depth of 500 meters, showing images of tunnels with a long line of what is believed to be a new version of the Taregh-class speedboat capable of launching cruise missiles. , according to Reuters.
This is part of a new strategic underground storage facility of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on January 18.
Photo: Screenshot from Press TV
Iranian state television also showed IRGC Commander Hossein Salami visiting the new secret base during combat exercises. He emphasized that this is one of many underground bases built for ships capable of launching long-range missiles and conducting remote warfare.
Commander Salami also stated that the new base has a significant number of Iranian fast attack boats, in addition to ships equipped with torpedo launch systems, according to Press TV Channel. He also emphasized that the underground naval base represents only a small part of the capabilities of the IRGC’s naval forces.
“We assure the great nation of Iran that its young people are capable of deriving victory and honor from a sea battle against enemies small and large,” Mr. Salami declared.
Mr. Salami affirmed that the IRGC navy is now capable of fighting a war from both near and far ranges, and can monitor multiple layers of offensive and strategic defenses.
Iran revealed the above new naval base at a time when tensions with the US are expected to increase. Iran’s leaders fear that US President-elect Donald Trump could empower Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Iran’s nuclear sites and tighten US sanctions on the oil industry. Iran adopted Mr. Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy, according to Reuters.
