Iran has released dramatic footage showing what it claims is a massive underground stockpile of naval “suicide drones” hidden inside a military complex often called a “missile city.” The video, broadcast by Iranian state media and reported by outlets including the New York Post, shows long tunnels packed with unmanned explosive boats, missiles and sea mines.
These weapons are naval drones designed to explode on impact, meaning they act like remote-controlled or autonomous attack boats aimed at ships. Military analysts say they are hard to detect, especially at night or in crowded waterways.
Why this matters
• They threaten major oil routes
Many of these systems are designed for use near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping routes in the world where roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes every day.
• They are cheaper but dangerous
Unlike large warships or missiles, explosive drones are relatively inexpensive and can be launched in large numbers, making them difficult for traditional defenses to stop.
• They are stored deep underground
Iran has built numerous fortified underground bases across the country to store missiles and drones, often hundreds of meters below ground, designed to protect them from airstrikes.
What experts say
Defense experts say the video is partly a show of military capability and deterrence. By revealing the weapons publicly, Iran signals it could disrupt shipping lanes or energy markets if the conflict escalates further.
MOTPOST Opinion:
The footage does not prove how many drones Iran truly has or how quickly they could deploy them. But it highlights a growing reality of modern warfare: cheap, explosive drones at sea are becoming a serious threat to global shipping and energy routes.
