Iran-backed militias sending money back to cash-starved IRGC, U.S. says

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   US Says Iran-Backed Militias Sending Money to IRGC

   Iran-backed regional militias are redirecting financial resources back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to ease severe economic distress in Tehran. United States Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that months of conflict and aggressive American economic pressure have reversed traditional funding flows. The financial strain has become so intense that certain Iran-aligned factions are withholding compensation from their own combatants to supply capital to the cash-starved guard corps. Meanwhile, the naval blockade has cost Iran billions in oil revenue and authorities have frozen millions in cryptocurrency.

   Why it matters

   The United States maintains intense economic pressure on Tehran through severe sanctions and a naval blockade following nine months of war. While American military forces prepare for a possible resumption of major combat operations, these restrictive measures have severely degraded Iran's energy exports and domestic revenue streams. Traditionally, Tehran provided financial support to its network of regional proxy groups, making this reversed flow of capital a notable indicator of the regime's current financial distress.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran-backed militias in the region are sending money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to relieve economic pressure after nine months of war, according to U.S. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.
   • The U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran twenty-five billion dollars in oil revenue, according to CENTCOM statements.
   • Iran-aligned militias are reportedly withholding payments from their own fighters to funnel money back to the IRGC.
   • Three hundred fifty million dollars in cryptocurrency has been frozen amid mounting financial pressure on Iran.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iran has managed to ship some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel despite the ongoing United States blockade.

   What to watch next

   • Potential resumption of major combat operations by the U.S. military against Iran
   • Further enforcement updates regarding the U.S. naval blockade and cryptocurrency freezes
   • Additional intelligence disclosures regarding proxy militia funding structures
   Sources used for this update (18)

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   2. Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows
   3. IranWire — Iran’s Oil Production Falls Below 2 Million Barrels Per Day
   4. Yahoo Finance — Iran's Economy is Grappling Under the U.S. Blockade. But it Still Reportedly Managed to Export Some Fuel.
   5. The Hill — Centcom commander says naval blockade cost Iran $25B in oil revenue
   6. Axios — Iran-backed militias sending money back to cash-starved IRGC, U.S. says
   7. The Times of India — Iran broke? $25 billion oil loss, $350 million crypto frozen as militias send money back to IRGC, says US
   8. The Times of India — US claims Iran unable to fund 'proxy militia' after losing $25 billion in oil exports to naval blockade
   9. The Jerusalem Post — Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
   10. The Jerusalem Post — US blockade cost Iran $25 billion in oil revenue, CENTCOM chief says
   11. The Telegraph — Iran’s proxies are propping up Tehran with financial support, says US
   12. www.timesnownews.com — Cash-Strapped IRGC Receiving Money Back From Iran-Aligned ...
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