Reuters: Iran operates secret military network of more than 5,000 entities to evade US sanctions
A Reuters investigation reveals Iran's vast covert network of more than 5,000 entities sourcing components and explosives for drones and missiles despite sanctions.
Recent investigations have revealed a clandestine network of military agencies in Iran that have been smuggling hardware valued at over $2 billion since 2025. This network, composed of over 5,000 agencies under various MOD names, has managed to evade the US naval blockade and Western sanctions. The agencies, often linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and bonyads, have been instrumental in replenishing Iran's missile and drone arsenals.
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