Satellite imagery via @vantortech dated 16 August, 2026 shows both entrances to the IRGC Aerospace Force underground missile facility at Mashhad completely intact, with no visible debris or damage.
C [Entrance 1]: 36.191688, 59.597148
C [Entrance 2]: 36.195951, 59.597782
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C [Entrance 1]: 36.191688, 59.597148
C [Entrance 2]: 36.195951, 59.597782
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New underground facility belonging to the IRGC under construction in Karaj. Construction began on May 21, 2026. High-resolution imagery available here.
C: 35.776436, 51.064582
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C: 35.776436, 51.064582
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New underground facility belonging to the IRGC under construction in Karaj. Construction began on May 21, 2026. High-resolution imagery available here. C: 35.776436, 51.064582 • @GEOIMINT •
High-resolution imagery of the new facility via @vantortech dated August 14, 2026 suggests it is likely an underground production facility, based on its layout and structures.
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🧵 On August 22, 2026, Iran's Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces visited one of Iran's underground missile and defensive weapons production sites. This thread will focus on interesting points of the press release.
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🧵 On August 22, 2026, Iran's Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces visited one of Iran's underground missile and defensive weapons production sites. This thread will focus on interesting points of the press release. •…
[0:00-0:04] A gas tank labeled “Ar” can be seen here, likely referring to argon, an inert gas commonly used in metalworking and industrial manufacturing processes, including the fabrication and welding of components used in various systems.
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[0:00-0:04] A gas tank labeled “Ar” can be seen here, likely referring to argon, an inert gas commonly used in metalworking and industrial manufacturing processes, including the fabrication and welding of components used in various systems. • @GEOIMINT •
[0:05-0:24] An industrial planetary mixer for solid fuel can be seen in the background. Its relatively small size suggests it is more likely intended for smaller rocket systems, although SRBM production cannot be ruled out.
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[0:05-0:24] An industrial planetary mixer for solid fuel can be seen in the background. Its relatively small size suggests it is more likely intended for smaller rocket systems, although SRBM production cannot be ruled out. • @GEOIMINT •
[0:25-1:23] Almas-series ATGMs can be seen in the midground on the left, with their respective launch tubes on the right. The CLUs are not visible. In the background, a batch of unidentified tubes can also be seen.
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[0:25-1:23] Almas-series ATGMs can be seen in the midground on the left, with their respective launch tubes on the right. The CLUs are not visible. In the background, a batch of unidentified tubes can also be seen. • @GEOIMINT •
[1:24-2:15] A compilation consisting entirely of archival footage, including launches during the 40-day war, an underground anti-ship missile facility, and footage of satellite and SLV development and testing.
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[1:24-2:15] A compilation consisting entirely of archival footage, including launches during the 40-day war, an underground anti-ship missile facility, and footage of satellite and SLV development and testing. • @GEOIMINT •
[2:16-2:39] A previously unseen Shahed-136 variant or new standard is showcased here. It appears to feature three new antennas, potentially related to electronic warfare, data links, or other purposes. Their exact purpose remains unclear.
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[2:40-2:41] Archival footage showing a large number of Arash-2 one-way attack UAVs. • @GEOIMINT •
[2:42-2:44] Archival footage from the Kermanshah NEZAJA (Army Ground Forces) security exercise held in late 2024. From left to right: 1 × unidentified hexacopter, 1 × unidentified VTOL drone nearly identical to the Swiss WingtraOne, and 3 × unidentified quadcopters. A truck with antennas can be seen in the background.
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[2:42-2:44] Archival footage from the Kermanshah NEZAJA (Army Ground Forces) security exercise held in late 2024. From left to right: 1 × unidentified hexacopter, 1 × unidentified VTOL drone nearly identical to the Swiss WingtraOne, and 3 × unidentified quadcopters.…
[2:45-2:46] Archival footage from early 2025 showing the Badr fire-and-forget ATGM being used.
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[2:45-2:46] Archival footage from early 2025 showing the Badr fire-and-forget ATGM being used. • @GEOIMINT •
[2:47-2:49] The Masaf-2 assault rifle can be seen here; once again, this is also archival footage.
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[2:47-2:49] The Masaf-2 assault rifle can be seen here; once again, this is also archival footage. • @GEOIMINT •
[2:50-2:54] Archival footage of the Majid SHORAD system mounted on an Iveco Daily 4x4 chassis, launching a surface-to-air missile during the NEPAJA (Army Air Defense Forces) Eqtedar 1403 exercises held in early 2025.
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[2:50-2:54] Archival footage of the Majid SHORAD system mounted on an Iveco Daily 4x4 chassis, launching a surface-to-air missile during the NEPAJA (Army Air Defense Forces) Eqtedar 1403 exercises held in early 2025. • @GEOIMINT •
[2:55-3:11] Another compilation of archival footage showcasing production, the Azarakhsh SHORAD system, ballistic missiles and their TELs, the Meraj-4 radar, Arash-2 one-way attack UAVs, and the interior of a Ghadir OTH radar control room.
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