BUNKERS for MISSILES, DRONES. Inflatable Tanks as Traps. China Surveillance. Iranian Resistance Hidden Weapons in Videos
by Carlo Domenico Cristofori
We’ve discussed the power of Iranian missiles in many articles because the IRGC has used propaganda about its arsenal as a deterrent in the hope of stopping the suicidal war threatened by US President Donald Trump.
The White House Potus paid no attention to the resistance of the Asiatic Lion’s Pasdaran and, above all, to its military organization, which had been closely monitored for years by the current Ayatollah, Mojtaba Khamenei, because his father, though the undisputed religious leader, was now elderly and suffering from cancer.
The Khamnei jr. Smart Military Apparatus
According to various international sources, the new Ayatollah Khamenei, Jr., was wounded and transferred to Russia for treatment.
But his fate has only a psychological and social significance in the war, as it was he, as Arab geopolitical analyst Rula Jebreal aptly explained, who structured the military apparatus in such a way as to make it completely independent of political power and therefore from the possible elimination of government members.
And so, in the space of just three days, the ridiculous Trump found himself changing the tone of his statements, going from a proud “Iran is ready to surrender” to a miserable “NATO, help me liberate the Strait of Hormuz,” the oil route that is causing crude oil prices to skyrocket for the West, but not for those like China who pay for it in yuan and can sail their tankers through.
So far, it has even received negative responses from Australia and the United Kingdom, while Europe is absolutely divided between those like Spain who denounce the gravity of the violation of this war and those, like Italy, who remain complicit, albeit in the second row, and who have in fact had to suffer several attacks on its bases in Kuwait, where it is busy training the paramilitary forces of Kurdistan who have now been recruited by the CIA for ground military operations against Iraq and Iran.
Iranian Military Strategies: Inflatable Tanks and Missile Truck Bunkers
The first and most banal instrument of warfare that can even raise a smile are the inflatable rubber tanks and helicopters received from China, which become traps for the enemy by encouraging it to use very expensive missiles to bomb armies worth just a few hundred dollars.
The second instrument of warfare that is proving highly effective are the underground bunkers dug over the decades by the Iran, knowing full well that the will to war and conquest of the two Zionist countries, Israel and the United States, would one day reach its final impact.
These are tunnels tens and tens of kilometers long, dug up to 70 meters below the surface, and represent veritable arsenals or underground bases, since trucks already loaded with powerful missiles are ready to be deployed and launched anywhere.
But, as we showed in a previous video, there are also small boats equipped with cruise missiles, representing an insidious fleet of thousands of “mosquitos.”
From what has been seen in the Persian Gulf, only a tiny fraction of them would have made their appearance if Tehran’s strategy has as a priority the destruction – forever – of all American land bases in Arab countries and then engage in a decisive naval battle without the US Navy having radar coverage of the ground facilities.
In contrast, Iran can rely on one of the most sophisticated monitoring and surveillance tools.
The Chinese intelligence vessel Liaowang-1 is Supporting IRGC
The Chinese intelligence vessel Liaowang-1 has reportedly been positioned in the Gulf of Oman, creating a massive 6,000-kilometer sensor bubble over the current conflict zone. This 30,000-ton “floating supercomputer” is equipped with advanced radar domes capable of tracking over 1,000 aerial and missile targets simultaneously, effectively turning the region into a transparent electronic map.
Military analysts suggest that the ship is relaying high-precision signals intelligence (SIGINT) and telemetry data directly to Iranian command structures. This real-time information flow is believed to be the “invisible hand” behind the recent surgical accuracy of strikes against high-value targets, including sophisticated Western radar installations.
While China officially describes the Liaowang-1 as a space-tracking vessel for satellite telemetry, its presence alongside Type 055 destroyers signals a much deeper military involvement. By remaining in international waters, the ship operates within legal boundaries while providing Iran with a strategic “over-the-horizon” view of all U.S. and Allied movements.
The integration of Chinese Beidou navigation data and Liaowang-1’s surveillance suite has significantly degraded the effectiveness of traditional electronic warfare countermeasures. This partnership marks a major shift in the geopolitical landscape, as Beijing provides the eyes and ears for Tehran’s kinetic operations without firing a single shot.
As the conflict intensifies, the “untouchable” status of this vessel—protected by international maritime law and a naval escort—presents a unique challenge for Western military planners. The presence of the Liaowang-1 ensures that every move made in the Gulf is monitored, recorded, and potentially shared with adversaries in near-real-time.
Iran’s Eyes in the Sky: The Drones Tracking US Forces
Iran’s surveillance fleet maps every inch of US positions feeding real-time targeting data to missile batteries and proxy forces across the region:
Mohajer-4 — With decades of service, this twin-boom drone conducts tactical ISTAR missions along borders and coastlines. It has been the steady eye over Persian Gulf waters, tracking naval movements without ever needing to refuel for hours on end;
Yasir (Sayed-2) — This hand-launched drone is virtually invisible to ground radar. Small enough to deploy from hidden positions, it loiters over forward operating bases, mapping patrol routes and identifying weak points in perimeter defenses;
Ababil-3 — With a 7,000-meter ceiling and extended loiter time, it watches border crossings and troop movements from safe altitude. Its stabilized electro-optical turret locks onto vehicles and tracks them for hours, ensuring no convoy moves unnoticed;
Pelican-2 — A Vertical Take-Off and Landing drone designed for naval reconnaissance. It launches from Iranian warships without needing a runway, hovering over US carrier strike groups to document aircraft launch cycles and defensive postures;
Homa — Specifically integrated into Iran’s submarine fleet, this UAV launches from underwater vessels to provide over-the-horizon targeting. It surfaces, deploys, and begins feeding coordinates back to submerged torpedo tubes waiting below;
Kaman-12 — With a 100 km range and 4-hour endurance, it provides company-level commanders with live video feeds of enemy positions. Small, quiet, and difficult to track, it turns every hilltop into an Iranian observation post;
Fotros (Surveillance Variant) — While known for carrying missiles, the Fotros platform excels in its reconnaissance role with 30-hour endurance. It relays encrypted data streams from deep inside neighboring countries, creating a persistent surveillance bubble that never pops;
Mohajer-6 (Recon Role) — Though armed, its primary mission often begins with surveillance. Using advanced electro-optical and signals intelligence suites, it identifies high-value targets and only then hands off coordinates to strike platforms.
Do you think the US can effectively counter Iran’s growing drone surveillance network?
Carlo Domenico Cristofori
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