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Revolutionary Guards lift missile range limits and reveal homegrown manufacturing claims amid US-Israeli tensions

Iran is constructing underground military complexes capable of sustaining weapons production and storage even under heavy bombardment, according to the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi made the announcement during a news conference in Tehran on Saturday, where he also said restrictions on the range of Iranian missiles had been lifted, Iranian media reported.

The announcements come amid an ongoing war with the United States and Israel that began on February 28, when Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz and triggered a global energy crisis. By revealing hardened underground production capacity and expanded missile reach, the IRGC is signaling that its military capabilities remain intact despite sustained pressure from Washington and its allies.

Key Announcements From Tehran

Among the capabilities listed by Mohebbi was an "underground missile city" set to be unveiled, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The spokesperson said the IRGC had rapidly transferred its missile and drone production lines from surface facilities to underground sites, allowing Iran to continue manufacturing weapons while its adversaries assumed stockpiles were dwindling.

Mohebbi also outlined advances in stealth technology, maintaining that such improvements had enabled Iran's missiles and drones to pierce air defence systems and strike targets accurately during previous rounds of fighting with the United States and Israel.

Background of the Conflict

The US-Israeli war on Iran was launched on February 28, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a global energy crisis. Tehran has repeatedly warned that it will target Gulf energy infrastructure if fighting resumes, a move that would likely push energy prices even higher.

Washington has imposed additional sanctions on Iran as it seeks to force Tehran to concede to its demands. The restrictions have further strained the country's economy, forcing Iran to adopt new trade routes. The United States has also imposed a naval blockade on Iran to prevent it from exporting oil.

Mediation efforts have stepped up recently as regional countries hope to bring the war to an end. On Friday, President Donald Trump said the US military launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, while also claiming Washington had made "a lot of progress" in talks with Iran.

Statements and Reported Damage

"Today, every weapon used by the IRGC Aerospace Force is manufactured using homegrown knowledge and expertise. Moreover, our products are not even derived from reverse-engineering captured enemy war material," Iran's IRNA news agency quoted Mohebbi as saying.

Mohebbi's warning on missile range follows a statement from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who said there would be "no geographical limits" to Iran's response if it were attacked again by the US and Israel. A recent report by The Wall Street Journal indicated that Iran caused billions of dollars in damage to US bases throughout the Middle East during previous rounds of fighting, while Reuters reported that Iran had successfully targeted Gulf infrastructure on at least 135 occasions during the same period, causing billions of dollars in damage and lost revenues.

Current Status and Next Steps

On Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it was establishing a new task force to support ongoing efforts to prevent Iran from using land routes to transport advanced weapons and other materials. Mediation efforts continue as regional countries seek to end the conflict, though no formal resolution has been confirmed.