TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in Lebanon has reacted to Hezbollah’s recent unveiling of underground missile facilities, announcing that Iran has similar compounds scattered all across the country.
“Iran’s missile cities instill fear among its adversaries,” the embassy said in a statement released on Friday, adding such sites are “distributed across Iran, contributing to the apprehension felt by its enemies.”
The statement also declared that Iran would be capable of attacking its enemies from “any point” on its territory.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance movement released a video showcasing its underground missile city for the first time on Friday.
Al-Mayadeen also reported that the facility was constructed in secrecy and is well-camouflaged, possessing significant resilience against enemy assaults.
The video features warnings from Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hezbollah, delivered in Arabic, Hebrew, and English, concerning any potential future conflict and the capability to target all occupied Palestinian territories.
Military assessments indicate that Israel prioritizes cutting-edge technology in its defense strategy, exemplified by its fleet of over 25 of F-35 fighter jets within an air force comprising more than 600 aircraft. Additionally, Israel employs advanced missile defense systems, including the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, which provide a considerable edge in both aerial engagements and missile interception, further enhanced by robust military assistance from the United States.
Conversely, Iran, operating with a military budget roughly $10 billion lower than Israel, has not overlooked these strategic challenges. It has concentrated on refining its deterrence capabilities, which encompass a stockpile of more than 3,000 ballistic missiles and numerous combat and reconnaissance drones.
Iran’s commitment to asymmetric warfare utilizing Resistance groups and regional partners significantly amplifies its ability to pose a threat to Israel. The presence of organizations like Hezbollah, estimated to possess between 120,000 and 200,000 missiles, adds further complexity to the regional security dynamics.