Why it matters:
The unveiling of an underground drone hangar underscores Tehran’s strategy of deterrence through enhancing defensive capabilities.
The big picture:
The IRGC’s new underground drone base adds to a growing network of covert facilities designed to secure advanced military assets from air strikes.
The announcement follows a series of U.S. and Israeli threats against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The warning also comes just after former U.S. President Donald Trump said he would prefer a deal that enables the U.S. to “blow up” Iran’s nuclear sites.
What he’s saying:
“Any point used by the enemy to attack Iran will become a target,” Gen. Salami said. “Our defense doctrine ensures the origin of aggression becomes the object of our retaliation.”
“The Iranian people should know we are standing strong, with our hands full, against the enemy.”
“This hangar is only a glimpse of our drone power. We possess some of the world’s most advanced UAV technologies, which grant commanders vast strike flexibility.”
“Enemies must realize the true scale of our power to avoid grave miscalculations. We will respond to any transgression with force beyond Operation True Promise 1 and 2.”
“We prioritize diplomacy but are fully prepared for war at any scale. America’s unreliability shows their intent is domination, not negotiation.”
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