(TIMES OF ISRAEL) — Iran unveiled what it said was its first underground air force base on Tuesday, with the head of the Islamic Republic’s military saying the site would be among those used to launch a response to any potential strikes by Israel or others.
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“Any attack on Iran from our enemies, including Israel, will see a response from our many air force bases including Eagle 44,” Iran’s armed forces’ Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri told IRNA, according to the Reuters news agency.
Today as #Iran's regime marks the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, it unveiled its first underground Air Force base called "Eagle 44." Another variation of the Bond villain lair theme we have seen in other IRI underground bases.https://t.co/sWKvibESMD pic.twitter.com/BvsR05Aj5e
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IRNA said the Eagle 44 site was one of Iran’s most important military facilities, and would be home to fighter jets equipped with long-range cruise missiles.