Analysis of satellite imagery obtained by the International Institute for Strategic Studies
revealed the construction of a new set of seven silos storing advanced new missiles in southern Iran.
Defence analysts at the IISS
told
The National the storage facility is placed on a steep mountainside and is designed to hold dozens of the weapons at a particular slant, for precision targeting of the missiles.
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The imagery given to
The National shows the bank of launch sites set into mountainous terrain close to the southern Iranian town of Haji Abad. The steep mountainside and particular slant of the seven silos strongly point to a limited direction that would cause concern for military airbases