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Iran's Revolutionary Guards tout new missile base in support of navy

Top IRGC commanders inaugurated on Monday what Iranian state television described as a new underground missile base.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) revealed what it said was a new underground missile base capable of conducting electronic warfare in support of the country’s navy, state-run television reported.

The subterranean “missile city” houses both ballistic and cruise missiles that will support Iran’s navy, IRGC commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami was quoted as saying.

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