The Big Picture:
The military achievement was unveiled as Iran is getting prepared to celebrate the 46th anniversary of its independence gained by the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1978. The achievement came among numerous ones in different areas from democratic advancements to scientific progress, including medicine, engineering, and literature.
Key Points:
- The base houses cruise missiles for targeting hostile destroyers.
- It represents a small fraction of the IRGC Navy's defense capabilities.
- Vessels and naval missiles are empowered by range, speed, precision, and destructive power.
What Next:
IRGC Naval Force is to unveil yet one more new defense achievement.
Go Deeper:
Earlier on January 18, IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami, unveiled a new strategic underground base for the IRGC Navy, stating that the complex was one of many bases equipped with combat, missile-launching, and minelayer vessels in Iran.
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