Iran's newly published budget law reveals the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) major share of oil revenues and public funds—and opens the door for the IRGC and Supreme Leader–linked institutions to take control of state assets.
IRGC Gains Increased Control Over Iran's Oil Revenues and State Assets
Iran's new budget law significantly increases the share of oil revenues and public funds allocated to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and institutions linked to the Supreme Leader. This shift allows the IRGC to gain more control over state assets, impacting the distribution of national resources. The development raises concerns about the consolidation of power within Iran's military and political elite.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iran's new budget law allocates a larger share of oil revenues and public funds to the IRGC and Supreme Leader-linked institutions, granting them increased control over state assets.
- The IRGC's share of oil revenues has significantly increased.
- Institutions linked to the Supreme Leader are gaining more control over state assets.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The IRGC has been expanding its influence in Iran for decades, often at the expense of civilian institutions, and this budget law further entrenches their economic power.
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