Leaked plans reveal Ali Khamenei’s underground blast-resistant bunker: report
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Architectural plans reportedly obtained by Iran International reveal a sophisticated underground complex constructed beneath central Tehran to safeguard former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The facility, known as Habib Ebrahimi, reportedly featured blast-resistant protections and extensive escape tunnels.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) oversaw the project, which spanned approximately a decade from 2009 into the late 2010s.
Situated adjacent to Khamenei's official residence and concealed beneath what appeared to be a sports center, the complex reflected a significant investment in leadership security.
It was reportedly named after Khamenei's former driver, Habib Ebrahimi, who died prior to the commencement of construction.
Detailed plans indicate that vehicles could descend about 30 meters underground via a main entrance.
The site included a three-level parking garage, target ranges, and two deep shelters positioned approximately 30 and 35 meters below the surface.
One shelter housed a specialized blast-resistant room designed to shield against missile attacks.
A 27-meter tunnel connected the bunker to multiple escape routes, with exits leading toward surrounding streets.
An additional tunnel reportedly linked the facility to a parking garage near Enghelab Square.
Construction images reportedly reviewed by the London-based opposition outlet depicted excavation work and a connected five-level underground office complex for senior officials.
The IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters financed the endeavor, with oversight from senior engineering figures, including Brigadier General Hassan Akbari, who served as one of Khamenei's close bodyguards.
The outlet said the authenticity of the documents was corroborated by a security source.
This revelation contrasts with prior public statements by Iranian officials denying the existence of such a personal shelter for Khamenei.
The complex was reportedly among ‘Israeli’ targets during strikes in March 2026, though satellite imagery did not confirm its destruction.
Khamenei was assassinated on February 28, 2026, in an ‘Israeli’-US strike on his residence during a Defense Council meeting, amid broader regional conflict.
