Video: Iran’s IRGC unveils secret seabed missile tunnel to target U.S. aircraft carriers
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has publicly revealed a clandestine missile tunnel complex buried beneath the seabed, specifically engineered for launching cruise missiles at United States aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf.
In newly released footage, the IRGC showcases an underground coastal facility that houses missile speedboats primed for surprise attacks on American naval assets.
The tunnel extends straight to the ocean floor, allowing rapid deployment of advanced cruise missiles such as the Zolfaghar.
This setup forms a cornerstone of Iran’s asymmetric warfare doctrine, designed to neutralize the firepower of superior U.S. carrier strike groups through stealth and speed.
The disclosure comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in 2026, following Donald Trump’s inauguration and renewed hardline policies toward Tehran. It builds on similar IRGC unveilings from 2025, prompting heated online debates: supporters hail it as a credible deterrent against U.S. aggression, while critics question its effectiveness given Iran’s internal economic strains and perceived military vulnerabilities.
Iranian military officials framed the tunnel as a “game-changer” for regional deterrence, emphasising its role in protecting Persian Gulf waters.
