Iran-Backed Militias Funneling Money to Cash-Starved IRGC, US Says
· World · Axios, Times of India
Iran-backed militias across the region have been sending funds back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to ease its severe economic strain after nine months of conflict. U.S. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the financial transfers reflect the pressure placed on Tehran's military apparatus by ongoing regional hostilities. The IRGC relies on these allied proxies for financial support as military expenditures mount. The development highlights shifts in resource management among Iran's regional network. The report does not disclose the exact monetary sums transferred through these channels.
Why it matters
This financial lifeline reveals how Iran sustains its military operations through regional proxies despite mounting economic constraints, with direct implications for Middle East security and conflict longevity.
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