Iran Unveils Submerged Missile Tunnels, Warns Strait of Hormuz "Not Safe"
Accompanying the visual show of force, Tehran issued a direct warning that the strategic Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical oil transit point—will no longer be safe if Iran is attacked.
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, appeared in the footage inside the submarine facilities to showcase Iran's naval readiness. The video displayed rows of sophisticated cruise missiles housed within hardened tunnels, reportedly ready for immediate launch.
Admiral Tangsiri stated that the tunnel network was specifically engineered to counter U.S. naval assets and warships operating in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Among the featured weaponry is the Qadr-380 L cruise missile, which boasts a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. This precision-guided missile is equipped with an advanced "smart guidance system" capable of tracking targets until the moment of impact.
Dominance Over the Strait of Hormuz
Beyond the technical display, Iran issued a blunt threat to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which approximately 37% (21 million barrels) of global seaborne oil passes daily. Mohammad Akbarzadeh, Political Deputy of the IRGC Navy, claimed that Tehran now exercises "complete dominance" over the strait across air, surface, and subsurface domains. "The security of this passage now depends on decisions made in Tehran," he remarked.
He further warned neighboring nations that any country allowing its territory or airspace to be used for a U.S. strike against Iran would be treated as a "hostile entity" and face severe retaliation.
Military analysts view the unveiling as a strategic counter-signal to the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the region. Experts warn that this heightened friction could lead to a significant surge in global oil prices as the risk of a military miscalculation grows.
