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CENTCOM chief cites reports Iran’s proxies holding back salaries to send money to IRGC

Iran-aligned armed groups across the Middle East are withholding pay from their fighters to channel funds back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the financial strain stems from nine months of war and a U.S. blockade that has blocked $25 billion in Iranian oil exports. Regional factions including Hezbollah, Hamas, and militias in Iraq are participating in the fund redirection as Tehran struggles with its internal finances and oil production drops below two million barrels per day.

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  • ✓ Iran-backed militias, including groups in Iraq, are withholding payments to their fighters to send money to the cash-starved IRGC, according to the U.S.
  • ✓ The U.S. blockade has cost Iran $25 billion in oil revenue and left the IRGC struggling with paychecks after nine months of war.
  • ✓ Iran's oil production has fallen below 2 million barrels per day.
  • ✓ Iran still manages to ship some LPG and jet fuel despite the ongoing U.S. blockade.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

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CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper revealed that regional proxies are diverting fighter salaries to financially support the struggling IRGC.

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  1. CENTCOM: Iran Proxies Send Cash to Cash-Strapped IRGC

    Iran-aligned armed groups across the Middle East are withholding pay from their fighters to channel funds back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the financial strain stems from nine months of war and a U.S. blockade that has blocked $25 billion in Iranian oil exports. Regional factions including Hezbollah, Hamas, and militias in Iraq are participating in the fund redirection as Tehran struggles with its internal finances and oil production drops below two million barrels per day.

    Why it matters

    The economic pressure highlights the impact of international sanctions and military campaigns on Tehran's ability to fund its regional network. While Iran has managed to ship some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel despite the blockade, the broader restrictions have severely crippled state revenue. The unusual dynamic of proxy forces propping up their state sponsor demonstrates the depth of the fiscal crisis facing the Iranian government.

    What is confirmed

    • Iran-backed militias, including groups in Iraq, are withholding payments to their fighters to send money to the cash-starved IRGC, according to the U.S.
    • The U.S. blockade has cost Iran $25 billion in oil revenue and left the IRGC struggling with paychecks after nine months of war.
    • Iran's oil production has fallen below 2 million barrels per day.
    • Iran still manages to ship some LPG and jet fuel despite the ongoing U.S. blockade.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Hezbollah and Hamas are among the specific regional groups withholding payments from their fighters to fund the IRGC.

    What to watch next

    • Further official assessments from CENTCOM on the sustainability of proxy financing for the IRGC
    • Additional economic data regarding Iranian oil production and export volumes
    • Operational responses from regional militias facing internal dissent over withheld salaries
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows
    2. IranWire — Iran’s Oil Production Falls Below 2 Million Barrels Per Day
    3. Axios — Iran-backed militias sending money back to cash-starved IRGC, U.S. says
    4. The Jerusalem Post — US blockade cost Iran $25 billion in oil revenue, CENTCOM chief says
    5. The Telegraph — Iran’s proxies are propping up Tehran with financial support, says US
    6. www.iranintl.com — CENTCOM says it blocked $25 billion in Iran oil exports, IRGC struggling with paychecks
    7. The Times of Israel — CENTCOM chief cites reports Iran’s proxies holding back salaries to send money to IRGC
    8. www.timesnownews.com — Cash-Strapped IRGC Receiving Money Back From Iran-Aligned ...
    9. shafaq.com — CENTCOM: Iran-aligned groups redirect funds to IRGC
    10. news.qq.com — 内塔尼亚胡：推翻伊朗政权进度已达90%，最后10%只待一场决战
    11. en.kataeb.org — CENTCOM Chief Says Iran’s Proxies Are Withholding Fighters ...
    12. www.jpost.com — US blockade cost Iran $25 billion in oil revenue, CENTCOM ...
    confidence 95%
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