Iran reveals underground fighter jet base, seeks to protect military assets from Israel

Iran on Tuesday (February 7) revealed its “Eagle 44“ underground air force base - the first of its kind large enough to house fighter jets, according to the official IRNA news agency. IRNA said it was one of the country’s most important air force bases, built deep underground, and housing drones and fighter jets equipped with long-range cruise missiles. Three of Iran’s top army officials were present at the unveiling of the “Eagle 44“ in an undisclosed location. “If a country or a place, from surrounding countries or anywhere in the world, is being used as a base to attack Iran, other than the Zionist regime which we are already prepared for, that base will come under our heavy attack,” said Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces. In May, Iran’s army gave details about another underground base, which houses drones, as the country seeks to protect military assets from potential air strikes by regional arch foe Israel. ___