The government of Hassan Rouhani has significantly increased Iran's defense spending and military budget in its second annual budget presented to the Islamic Consultative Assembly, which pertains to the year 1394 (2015). Among these, the budget for the General Staff of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has risen by more than 5,800 billion tomans, reaching 17,289 billion tomans. Of this amount, 10,000 billion tomans is allocated for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the IRGC, whereas its share from this year's budget was 5,000 billion tomans. The budget figures for the year 1394 were published by the Tasnim News Agency, which is associated with the IRGC, but the agency noted that the 10,000 billion tomans budget for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters was removed from the current budget line of the IRGC's General Staff by the government. However, in a table published by the agency regarding the budget line, the 10,000 billion tomans budget for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters is mentioned. According to this report, the total budget for the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Army, the General Staff of the IRGC, the Basij, and the General Command of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the next year is set at 28,167 billion tomans. This figure was 21,217 billion tomans in the current year's budget. However, the table published by Tasnim does not reference the budget for the four branches of the Army, including the Ground, Air, Naval, and Air Defense Forces. Therefore, the 28 billion tomans military budget does not include the budget for the Army and its four branches, but only that portion of the defense and military budget proposed for the Ministry of Defense, IRGC, Basij, and the General Command of the Armed Forces shows an increase of about 7,000 billion tomans or 32 percent. The budget proposed by the government will first be reviewed by the Joint Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, and after amendments are made, it will be presented to the open session, where there is a possibility of increasing or decreasing the proposed figures at both stages.
Iran's Military Budget Increased by 7 Trillion Tomans in 2015
Iran's military budget for 2015 has seen a significant increase, particularly for the IRGC, which has raised concerns about military spending amid ongoing economic challenges. The total military budget is projected at 28 trillion tomans, reflecting a 32% increase in defense spending. This development is critical as it indicates the government's prioritization of military funding over other sectors.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iran's government, under President Hassan Rouhani, has increased the military budget for 2015 by 7 trillion tomans, with significant allocations to the IRGC and its Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. This reflects a 32% increase in defense spending compared to the previous year.
- The IRGC's budget increased by more than 5,800 billion tomans.
- The total military budget is set at 28,167 billion tomans, excluding the Army's four branches.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's military budget is a key indicator of its strategic priorities, especially given its geopolitical tensions and economic challenges. The IRGC plays a crucial role in both military and economic spheres within Iran.
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