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CENTCOM reports severe financial strain on Iran's IRGC due to naval blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper reported that severe economic and military pressure is causing a financial crisis within Iran's security apparatus. A naval blockade and targeted sanctions have reportedly denied Iran at least $25 billion in crude oil revenue. Additionally, the U.S. has frozen approximately $350 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to the nation.
The financial strain has reached the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is reportedly struggling to pay its own troops. In a reversal of long-standing patterns, Iran-aligned militia groups across the region are allegedly withholding pay from their own fighters to funnel funds back to the IRGC. The Iranian government is also reportedly withholding salaries, pensions, and benefits from various public sector workers and security forces.
Despite these pressures, the Strait of Hormuz remains active, with approximately 400 merchant ships passing through the waterway in the last week. CENTCOM officials noted that while the IRGC's ability to fund proxy militias and criminal networks is being diminished, the regime's desperation has led to increased attacks on commercial shipping.
Entities
Brad Cooper · Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Central Command
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 400 merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last seven days. aftabnews.ir · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The US has frozen approximately $350 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran. www.alexjoneslive.com · aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Iranian regime is withholding salaries, pensions, and benefits from government workers and security forces. www.alexjoneslive.com · aftabnews.ir · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iran-aligned militia groups are withholding fighter pay to funnel funds back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). www.alexjoneslive.com · aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The US naval blockade has denied Iran at least $25 billion in oil revenue. www.alexjoneslive.com · aftabnews.ir · ir.voanews.com · www.timesnownews.com