The CEO of the Khatam al-Anbiya Construction and Urban Development Holding, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), explained that the necessary budget for projects is secured through 'oil barter' and that the headquarters' taxes are offset by its 'claims.' Mohammad Reza Rahmani noted that since the armed forces are allowed to barter oil, they are utilizing this capacity. Another noteworthy point in Rahmani's statements is the 'confidentiality' of the government's debt to the headquarters, which he claims is substantial and cannot be disclosed. His remarks indicate that the government's debt to the Khatam al-Anbiya Construction and Urban Development Holding alone exceeds 44 trillion tomans. Oil barter by the armed forces has been a serious issue in Iran's economy in recent years. In this context, the government allocated 134 trillion tomans in its proposed budget for the next year to strengthen the defense capabilities of the armed forces, and if this amount is 'not allocated,' the National Oil Company is obliged to provide equivalent crude oil or gas condensate to legal entities introduced by the General Staff of the Armed Forces. Experts and legal scholars believe that this action, which was also carried out in the current and 1401 budgets, is unconstitutional. Beyond the constitutional violations, issues such as the lack of expertise of the armed forces in oil transactions and the potential for underpricing and the formation of corruption networks are among the concerns raised by experts. The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters is one of the economic arms of the IRGC and is currently considered the 'largest contractor' for government projects in Iran. This headquarters was established after the Iran-Iraq war by the order of Ali Khamenei and the decree of Mohsen Rezai, the then-commander of the IRGC, with the declared goals of 'water supply, oil and gas export, dam construction projects, water transfer, power, and road construction.' The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters has been under U.S. sanctions for several years.
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: We Fund Projects Through Oil Barter
The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, linked to the IRGC, is funding its projects through oil barter, with significant government debt remaining undisclosed. This practice raises constitutional concerns and highlights the military's growing role in Iran's economy, which is under U.S. sanctions.
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📰 What Happened
Khatam al-Anbiya HQ secures project funding through oil barter, revealing significant government debt.
- Mohammad Reza Rahmani announce Khatam al-Anbiya Construction and Urban Development Holding
- Mohammad Reza Rahmani announce Iranian government
- Iranian government allocate armed forces
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The IRGC's economic influence through oil barter poses significant risks.
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