Ali Khamenei’s secret bunker included blast-resistant room, escape tunnels under Tehran - report

Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's underground bunker complex in central Tehran reportedly featured a blast-resistant room and extensive escape tunnels, according to Iran International. The outlet cited architectural plans obtained from an informed source, with a security source confirming the documents' authenticity.

The complex, named Habib Ebrahimi, is situated next to Khamenei's official residence. Construction reportedly began in 2009 with Khamenei's approval and was financed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through its Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters. Plans indicate the main entrance was large enough for vehicles to reach a depth of 30 meters underground.

Further details from the plans reveal a 27-meter tunnel connected to multiple escape routes and another tunnel leading to a parking garage near Enghelab Square. The facility also allegedly included a five-story underground office complex for senior officials attached to the Supreme Leader's Office. Sources familiar with the project, speaking anonymously to Iran International, stated the site was concealed beneath a sports center and included a three-level parking garage, target ranges, and shelters at depths of approximately 30 and 35 meters.

In early March, the IDF reportedly targeted this underground bunker as part of Operation Roaring Lion. The strike utilized intelligence gathered by clandestine IDF units 8200 and 9900, which had identified the bunker's location. At the time, the IDF stated that 50 aircraft had targeted the secret lair, deploying over 100 munitions. Khamenei, who was reportedly killed during the opening strikes of the operation, was at a regular command complex when he died.