Full Breakdown
Iran’s Supreme Leader Bunker Complex and the Alleged Israeli Strike
6/26/2026, 7:56:38 AM
Bunker Complex Overview
Iran International obtained architectural plans for a subterranean facility, dubbed “Habib Ebrahimi,” situated next to former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s official residence in central Tehran. Satellite imagery from the alleged strike was released, showing the target area in central Tehran. The IRGC began construction in 2009 with Khamenei’s approval, financing the project through its Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters. Sources say the complex is hidden beneath a sports centre and includes a three-level parking garage, target ranges, and two shelters 30–35 meters underground, one housing a blast-resistant room.
Timeline of Construction and Targeting
- 2009 – IRGC initiates construction of the bunker.
- Early March 2024 – IDF units 8200 and 9900 locate the site using signals intelligence.
- Mid-March 2024 – IDF conducts an airstrike with 50 aircraft and over 100 munitions against the underground complex.
Facility Details
The main entrance can admit vehicles to a depth of about 30 meters. A 27-meter tunnel connects to additional escape routes, while a second tunnel leads to a parking garage near Enghelab Square. The complex also features a five-story underground office building for senior officials.
Strategic Implications
The bunker reflects Iran’s focus on leadership survivability. An alleged Israeli strike, if verified, would be a direct attack on Iranian sovereign territory.
Official Statements & Responses
The IDF publicly said that 50 aircraft and more than 100 munitions were used to strike the underground lair in Tehran. A security source cited by Iran International confirmed the documents’ authenticity. No Iranian comment appears in the source.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The article claims Khamenei was killed by the IDF during the opening strikes of “Operation Roaring Lion,” yet no corroborating statements from Iranian authorities or independent verification are provided. While a security source affirms the plans’ authenticity, independent third-party confirmation is lacking.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Former supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker complex included a blast-resistant room and escape tunnels beneath central Tehran, Iran International reported on Thursday, citing architectural plans received from an informed source.” — Iran International report
- “The documents’ authenticity were also confirmed by a security source, the outlet said.” — Iran International report
- “The IDF at the time had said that 50 aircraft had targeted the secret underground lair spread over several blocks in the heart of Tehran, with over 100 munitions.” — IDF spokesperson
- “Khamenei, who was killed by the IDF during the opening strikes of Operation Roaring Lion, had been at a regular command complex at the time of his death.” — Iran International report
What’s Next
Further investigation into the strike’s impact and the bunker’s operational status is expected, while diplomatic channels may address the fallout of a cross-border attack on Iranian sovereign infrastructure.
