The video, broadcast by Iran’s official state television, reveals a sophisticated network of deep underground tunnels spanning several kilometers. These tunnels are stocked with advanced naval drones, anti-ship missiles, and sea mines. A primary focus of the footage is the display of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs)—essentially suicide drone boats—designed to skim the water’s surface at high speeds and detonate upon impact with enemy oil tankers or warships.
Iran’s naval strategy has shifted toward these “kamikaze” tactics, particularly in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. On March 1, a tanker named MKD VYOM was struck near the coast of Oman, resulting in casualties and an engine room fire. International analysts believe these attacks are orchestrated using the very technology displayed in the “Missile City” video. By utilizing these low-cost, high-impact unmanned vehicles, Iran aims to exert control over the world’s most vital oil transit point.
The geopolitical implications are severe, as Iran has threatened to completely halt maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a passage responsible for one-fifth of the global oil supply. Iranian officials warned that if their exports are blocked, global oil prices could skyrocket to $200 per barrel. This video serves as a dual-purpose message: a demonstration of military self-sufficiency and a direct deterrent against further sanctions or military actions by the U.S. and its allies.
