Iran’s F-4 Phantom II Jet To Strike U.S? IRGC Reveals Hidden Underground Mountain Airbase

Iran has unveiled a secret underground airbase capable of sheltering fighter jets and other aircraft deep beneath the mountains. The subterranean facility — codenamed Oghab 44, also known as Eagle 44 — was first publicly revealed in February 2023, and serves as a protected hub for Iran’s air force, designed to withstand enemy strikes and keep jets ready for operations.

Built deep into the mountainous terrain of Hormozgan Province near the Strait of Hormuz, Oghab 44 includes command posts, hangars, repair facilities, fuel storage, and more. It can house a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, and unmanned aerial vehicles, positioning Iran’s air power in a strategic protected space.

State media footage shows jets — including vintage F‑4 Phantom II fighters — inside the tunnels, ready to emerge when needed. The base enhances Tehran’s defense capabilities, enabling it to protect key air assets and prepare for long‑range missions while minimizing vulnerability to airstrikes.

As tensions between Iran, the U.S., and other regional powers continue, the Oghab 44 underground base underscores Tehran’s focus on resilience, deterrence, and strategic depth.

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00:15Even as tensions in the Middle East intensify, Iran has quietly revealed one of its most impressive military innovations.

00:24A secret underground airbase built to safeguard its airpower deep beneath the earth.

00:32Known as Ogab-44 or Eagle-44, this facility is more than a bunker.

00:39It's a strategic vault for Iran's air force.

00:42The footage, originally released in February 2023, reveals Ogab-44, Iran's first publicly unveiled tactical underground airbase.

00:54Carved deep into the mountains of Hormuzgan province, near the Strait of Hormuz, the base is a massive concrete labyrinth,

01:03complete with giant blast doors painted in the Iranian flag, and sprawling tunnels capable of housing fighter jets, bombers, and

01:12drones.

01:12Inside, rows of aging F-4 Phantom II jets, relics from the 1960s, taxi through the tunnels, while Iranian military

01:22officials stroll through the facility, inspecting aircraft and conducting operations.

01:31Dramatic shots show the jets emerging from the mountain entrance, giving the entire facility a Bond villain feel.

01:38While the video is old, it has resurfaced amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, feeding the narrative that Iran still has

01:47hidden air assets ready to strike, despite recent strikes on other military infrastructure.

01:54Analysts note, however, that the jets are outdated, and some personnel seen in the 2023 video are reportedly deceased in

02:02subsequent conflicts.

02:04Social media reactions have been mixed, some skeptical, highlighting the age of the footage and the vintage aircraft, while others

02:12marvel at the sheer scale and secrecy of Iran's underground operations.

02:22The recirculation of this video underscores Tehran's strategy of survival and deterrence.

02:29Even in the face of modern air campaigns, Iran maintains hardened subterranean air bases designed to protect key military assets

02:39and preserve its ability to launch retaliatory strikes.

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