Iran shows off underground tunnels for air defenses - analysis
Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran has shown off what it claims are underground tunnels used for air defense systems. The report in Iran’s Tasnim News comes amid tensions in the region and Iran’s increased enrichment of uranium. Iran showed off the tunnels during air defense drills this week. The drills are called “Guardians of Velayat Sky-1401.”
The footage was released by Iran showing a 3rd Khordad air defense system apparently being driven out of a tunnel. This is an advanced air defense system Iran used to shoot down a US Global Hawk drone in 2020. Iran has also sought to send systems like this to Syria. According to the report the air defense system was operated by the IRGC’s Aerospace unit.
The systems are kept in “subterranean tunnels” and can be easily moved out to ground level “when needed.” Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.
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Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran has shown off what it claims are underground tunnels used for air defense systems. The report in Iran’s Tasnim News comes amid tensions in the region and Iran’s increased enrichment of uranium. Iran showed off the tunnels during air defense drills this week. The drills are called “Guardians of Velayat Sky-1401.”
The footage was released by Iran showing a 3rd Khordad air defense system apparently being driven out of a tunnel. This is an advanced air defense system Iran used to shoot down a US Global Hawk drone in 2020. Iran has also sought to send systems like this to Syria. According to the report the air defense system was operated by the IRGC’s Aerospace unit.
The systems are kept in “subterranean tunnels” and can be easily moved out to ground level “when needed.” Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.
more................ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-732956