Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's deterrence capabilities as the Defense Ministry introduced the Etemad ballistic missile.

Pezeshkian attended the National Space Technology Day exhibition on Sunday, where the Iranian Defense Ministry presented its latest innovations, including satellite launchers and guidance systems.

During the event, he oversaw the unveiling of the Etemad ballistic missile, which has a range of 1,700 kilometers. The missile, measuring 16 meters in length and 1.25 meters in diameter, is equipped with a guided warhead that ensures it accurately strikes its intended target.

The president stated that Iran’s defense capabilities and space technologies are designed for deterrence, aiming to prevent any country from considering an attack against the Islamic Republic.

He added, “Iran’s advancement in defense capabilities and space technologies serves to deter aggression and guarantee that no country dare encroach on Iranian soil or even think about it."

Pezeshkian also highlighted that, despite efforts by adversaries to hinder Iran’s self-sufficiency, the country, relying on its youth and experts, proudly manufactures and even exports military equipment while making significant scientific advancements.

He added, "At one point, the enemies could easily invade our country, but today they can no longer think about it given Iran’s high military and defense power that has been achieved thanks to the efforts of the country’s youth, experts, and specialists."

IRGC reveals new underground 'missile city' on Iran’s southern coast

On Saturday, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new underground facility housing cruise missiles designed to target destroyers in strategically significant southern waters, IRNA reported.

IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami visited the newly revealed “missile city” on Iran’s southern shores, where he assessed the combat readiness of the IRGC Navy’s missile units stationed at the facility.

Speaking on the sidelines of the unveiling ceremony, Salami announced that "the Iranian Armed Forces are working day and night to defend the people and enhance the country's capabilities," adding that the unveiled city is but a fraction of the Iranian capabilities and stands as a warning for the enemy "to make accurate calculations regarding Iran and not commit mistakes."

However, if the enemy does commit mistakes, the IRGC chief commander warned, it will find itself in a dire situation, as then, it would have to deal with all these facilities, which "will be activated whenever necessary and based on the instructions of the Leader of the Revolution."

According to IRNA, the upgraded missiles deployed in the subterranean base are equipped with electronic warfare countermeasures and can be rapidly operationalized.

This marks the third underground missile base unveiled by the IRGC in less than a month. On January 18, the IRGC Navy showcased an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed location in the Gulf.

On January 10, the IRGC Aerospace Force revealed another underground missile site.