The upgraded missiles stationed in the subterranean base are also equipped to counter electronic warfare and can be operational in the shortest time possible.
IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami visited the “missile city” on Iran’s southern shores on Saturday.
During the visit, Salami inspected the combat readiness of the IRGC Navy’s missile units at the new facility.
He said that the Iranian armed forces, including IRGC members, strive to defend the country and make it stronger.
Salami also said that the several missile cities Iran unveiled in the past weeks were part of the country’s power, which aim to prevent enemies from making miscalculations that would cause troubles for them and others.
Commander of the IRGC’s Naval Force Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri also spoke on the sidelines of the unveiling ceremony of the missile city.
He said that the newly unveiled cruise missiles are of Qadr 380 type which can be launched in less than five minutes.
This type of missile has a range of over 1,000 kilometers, and possesses anti-jamming capability which makes it impossible for the missile to divert, he further said.
The IRGC’s Naval Force is enhancing its capabilities day by day, and is prepared to respond to any threats, he added.
The underground missile city unveiled on Saturday is the third such facility unveiled by the IRGC in less than a month.
On January 18, the IRGC Navy showcased an underground naval missile base in an undisclosed location in the Persian Gulf.
Earlier, on January 10, the IRGC’s Aerospace Force had unveiled another underground missile city.
Iran says its ballistic missiles are an important deterrent against the United States and Israel, insisting that its missile program is non-negotiable.
Early in January, the Iranian Armed Forces launched massive military exercises across the country. The war games included drills in which the IRGC defended nuclear installations in Natanz in central Iran against mock attacks by missiles and drones.
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