Iran is struggling to pay its security forces as economic pressure from the U.S. blockade mounts.
CENTCOM says the IRGC is failing to pay its troops, while salaries and pensions are being withheld across major industries, including oil, manufacturing and construction. The
Assessment
The IRGC's inability to pay its own troops signals a deeper unraveling of Iran's economic stability under U.S. pressure. When the regime's most loyal armed force faces payroll failures, the risk of internal unrest grows. Watch for whether this financial strain translates into reduced IRGC operational capacity abroad or cracks in domestic loyalty.