Iran shows off terrifying array of rockets and weaponry in new video of underground arsenal - as talks with US drag on
Iran has released a new video showcasing an extensive underground weapons arsenal, including row upon row of missiles and military vehicles, as diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month war continue.
The footage, released on Tuesday, shows what appears to be an extensive underground missile city with numerous missiles, launchers, and military vehicles. Iranian media featured Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, and Majid Mousavi, commander of the Revolutionary Guards' Aerospace Force, touring the complex.
During the visit, Abdollahi issued a stark warning that any renewed attack on Iran could prompt retaliation extending beyond the Middle East. 'If the enemy makes another move against us, our response will extend beyond the region,' he stated.
Diplomatic Progress
As Iran displays its military capabilities, peace talks have been progressing, with a significant shift toward diplomacy occurring on Monday. US President Donald Trump declared the conflict 'effectively over,' adding that further military strikes against Iran are 'highly unlikely.'
International Mediation
On Tuesday, Qatar's leader joined talks on the G7 sidelines in Paris with four European top diplomats and the Saudi foreign minister after meeting Trump to discuss ending Washington's war with Iran. The ministers focused on the Iran crisis and its security and economic repercussions for the region and international community.
European diplomats have been pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to avoid any new escalation against Iran and ensure shipping traffic can flow freely through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy transit hub that Iran has been blockading, causing oil prices to soar.
War's Origins
The Revolutionary Guards and Iranian state media have periodically broadcast footage of their bunkers throughout the war, which erupted on February 28 with the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Just last week, Iran released another video showing missiles stored in a labyrinth-like facility.
Trump had met with Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, a key mediator, and expressed seeing 'positive momentum' toward ending the conflict that has significantly impacted global energy markets and contributed to political shifts in the United States.
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