The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps showcased its Fattah-1 medium range ballistic missiles and maneuvering re-entry vehicles during a visit to a subterranean military facility, which officials described as a “missile city.” Footage released by the IRGC revealed a cruise missile with a design that shares characteristics with the U.S. AGM-158 JASSM stealth missile, leading observers to suggest Tehran may have reverse engineered the American weapon. The IRGC stated that the facility is designed to maintain munitions production during heavy bombardment and claimed that the range limits of its arsenal have been removed.

While Iran did not specify the base’s location, a commemorative poster for a former commander of the Kermanshah missile unit found at the site indicates it may be located in that province. During the tour of the complex, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi said Iran’s counterattacks would target locations beyond the Middle East if the country were attacked again. Iranian state media noted the facility is one of several dozen similar subterranean installations meant to ensure deterrence against the U.S. and Israel.