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Briefing: Iran's underground arsenal, decentralised military key to press on with strikes on Gulf states

Strategic angle: Iran continues its military operations against Gulf states, leveraging a decentralized arsenal that defies claims of its decimation.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-16 · 1 MIN READ

Iran's military capabilities remain robust, with a significant portion of its arsenal located underground. This structure allows for sustained military operations despite external pressures.

Recent strikes on Gulf states indicate that Iran's decentralized military assets are functioning effectively, challenging assertions from US officials regarding the decimation of its military strength.

The ability to maintain operational capacity through a dispersed arsenal suggests that Iran has strategically positioned its military infrastructure to withstand and adapt to external threats.