Iran unveiled an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Saturday, state TV said, two days before the start of Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States.

Tehran has been carrying out military drills as its leaders are concerned Donald Trump, who will be sworn in for a second presidential term in Washington later today, may empower Iran's arch-enemy Israel to strike its nuclear sites.

State TV says base is 'built at depth of 500 meters,' contains vessels with long-range missiles capable of 'destroying US warships'; Reveal comes days before Trump takes office

The base is located 500 meters underground in Iran’s strategic southern waters that comprise the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman

The naval arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveiled an underground base housing dozens of assault boats equipped with missile launchers in footage aired by state television on Saturday. The broadcaster did not reveal the location of the base,

Iran unveiled an underground missile storage facility and announced Friday that it is manufacturing “new special missiles,” according to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) affiliated Tasnim news.

Iran has disclosed an underground naval missile base in the Gulf, as tensions with the U.S. rise just before Donald Trump's second presidential term. The facility, revealed during war games, houses vessels designed for long-range warfare,

Footage broadcast by state-run IRIB TV on Friday night showed the facility, described as a missile city, being unveiled in the presence of IRGC Commander Hossein Salami and Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, head of the IRGCs Aerospace Force.

The subterranean facility, broadcast on state television, showcases Iran’s advanced missile capabilities, including the liquid-fueled Emad, Qadr, and Qiam projectiles. IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami and Aerospace Force Chief Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh led the tour, highlighting the base’s strategic location and firepower.

Trump in 2018 withdrew from a deal struck by his predecessor Barack Obama in 2015 in which Iran agreed to curb uranium enrichment, which can yield material for nuclear weapons, in return for the relaxation of U.S. and U.N. economic sanctions.

Iran unveiled an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Saturday, state TV said, two days before the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. It was unveiled at a time when tension with Washington is widely expected to rise.

In recent days, Iran has unveiled advanced military systems and conducted major drills, showcasing its defense readiness and self-reliance to deter threats. The developments also serve as a warning to the country's enemies.