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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released footage of an underground missile facility displaying ballistic and cruise missiles, launch systems, and military vehicles, as Tehran warns that any renewed U.S. or Israeli attack could trigger retaliation beyond the Middle East.

The footage, released by the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency on November 10, 2026, showed senior Iranian military commanders inspecting underground tunnels containing missiles and mobile launchers.

The unveiling comes amid continued tensions with Washington and Israel, even as diplomatic efforts led by Qatar and other regional countries seek to prevent another round of fighting.

Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, and Brigadier General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, attended the visit. Iranian officials presented the facility as evidence that the country retains significant missile capabilities despite previous air strikes against its military infrastructure.

Iran Warns of Retaliation Beyond the Region

During the visit, Abdollahi warned that any new military action against Iran would provoke a response extending beyond the Middle East. He said Iranian forces were prepared to respond to what he described as hostile actions by the United States and Israel.

According to Iran’s Mehr news agency, Major General Ali Abdollahi warned, “If the enemy wants to commit any foolish act, our response will go beyond the borders of the region.”

⚡️BREAKING: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have unveiled a new Underground Missile City located deep inside a Mountain The video shows Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles https://t.co/zMCZ7DITRW

— Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) November 10, 2026

He also said Iran’s advanced missiles would surprise its adversaries with their battlefield impact, suggesting that Tehran had additional weapons and military capabilities that had not yet been publicly disclosed. The warning follows earlier statements by IRGC officials that Iran was preparing to reveal new military developments.

IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi had announced on November 7 that the force would unveil a new underground missile facility. He said Iran had moved missile and drone production lines from surface facilities into underground complexes, allowing manufacturing activities to continue even if above-ground military infrastructure came under attack.

Mohebbi described the facilities as underground missile production cities rather than conventional storage bases. The distinction is important because the IRGC is presenting its underground network not only as a way to protect existing weapons but also as infrastructure for maintaining missile and drone production during a prolonged conflict.

Iran Removes Self-Imposed Missile Range Limit

The unveiling follows another significant announcement by the IRGC regarding the range of Iran’s ballistic missiles. On November 7, Mohebbi said Tehran had removed its previous self-imposed limit of 2,000 kilometers on missile range.

Iran had maintained the 2,000-kilometer limit for years, although officials did not explain how far the country’s missiles could now travel. The announcement does not mean Iran already possesses operational missiles with a greater range. However, it signals a change in its stated missile policy and leaves open the possibility of developing longer-range weapons.

Mohebbi also warned that Iran could reveal previously undisclosed weapons and technologies if another round of fighting broke out with the United States and Israel.

He claimed that Iranian engineers had developed technologies to reduce the radar signatures of missiles and drones, potentially making them more difficult for advanced air defense systems to detect and intercept. These claims have not been independently verified.

Iran Says Missile Production Has Moved Underground

Iran has increasingly relied on underground military facilities to protect its missile and drone program from air strikes. The IRGC says it has moved production lines from above-ground factories into fortified underground complexes, allowing weapons manufacturing to continue even if surface infrastructure is damaged.

Iran says its wider underground network supports several stages of its missile program, including manufacturing, storage, preparation, and launch operations. By moving production underground, Tehran aims to reduce the risk that air strikes could completely disrupt its missile production during a prolonged conflict.

Iran has previously displayed underground missile bases, but the latest announcement places greater emphasis on manufacturing capabilities rather than storage alone. The IRGC says its domestic weapons technology, large territory, and production infrastructure will allow it to maintain military production despite international sanctions and attacks.

The strategy has become particularly important following repeated U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military installations. According to reports based on U.S. intelligence assessments, approximately 90% of Iran’s underground missile storage and launch facilities remained partially or fully operational after earlier attacks.

The assessment suggested that Iran had retained access to much of its missile infrastructure despite the damage caused by the strikes.

Uncertainty Over Iran’s Remaining Missile Arsenal

Despite the latest footage, the actual size and operational condition of Iran’s missile arsenal remain unclear. Neither the IRGC nor Iranian authorities have disclosed how many missiles are stored in the newly presented facility, and there is no independently verified estimate of the country’s remaining stockpile following the U.S. and Israeli attacks.

In 2022, U.S. Central Command estimated that Iran possessed more than 3,000 ballistic missiles. More recent estimates placed Iran’s pre-war stockpile at approximately 2,500 missiles, although assessments of how many remain operational following the attacks have varied.

Iran’s ability to manufacture replacement missiles is another important factor. Even if air strikes destroy existing weapons and launch facilities, the survival of underground production infrastructure could allow the country to rebuild part of its arsenal over time. However, the extent of its remaining manufacturing capacity and the availability of essential components are not publicly known.

The latest footage also does not establish whether the missiles displayed represent newly developed systems or weapons already shown in previous military exhibitions. The video was edited and partially blurred, preventing independent identification of several weapons and an accurate assessment of their capabilities.

Missile Display Comes Amid Renewed Diplomatic Efforts

The announcement comes as Washington and Tehran face continued military tensions while regional countries attempt to revive diplomatic negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated that he was not seeking another escalation with Iran. In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, recorded on Friday and broadcast on Sunday, he said there was no reason to intensify the conflict. He also maintained that Iran’s nuclear material remained buried under thousands of tons of rock following previous strikes.

On Monday, Trump described diplomatic efforts as encouraging after speaking with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Qatar has played an important role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran. “We are seeing positive momentum toward an end to this Conflict,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, describing his conversation with the Qatari leader as excellent.

The Qatari prime minister also met U.S. Vice President JD Vance and subsequently said the discussions had focused on reaching an agreement and restoring peace in the region. However, neither Washington nor Tehran has announced a completed agreement.

Iraq has also joined the diplomatic efforts, as Iranian media reported that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Tehran for talks with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who heads Iran’s negotiating delegation. The Iraqi ambassador to Iran described the visit as an effort to reduce tensions and prevent another escalation.

Despite the diplomatic activity, Washington has maintained its military pressure on Tehran, including through sanctions and a naval blockade. Trump has also said that the United States remains prepared to use military force if circumstances change, reiterating that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains a priority.

The unveiling of the underground missile facility therefore comes at a sensitive moment. While diplomatic efforts continue, Tehran is using its missile program to demonstrate that it retains the ability to respond to renewed attacks and maintain its military capabilities even after suffering significant damage to its infrastructure.