The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has rejected assertions that the Iranian government allocated 20 million barrels of oil to its Aerospace Force to fund military operations.
Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, an IRGC spokesperson, appeared to downplay the claim, which was originally made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian last week.
Security experts, however, suggest the dispute over the specific 20 million barrel figure may obscure a broader trend of military resource accumulation.
The denial comes as markets remain sensitive to any indication of domestic supply diversion or infrastructure targeting in the region.
Security experts, however, suggest the dispute over the specific 20 million barrel figure may obscure a broader trend of military resource accumulation.
Roger Macmillan, a security analyst, noted that the IRGC's overall oil allocation already tripled last year, indicating a structural shift in how Tehran's military apparatus accesses energy resources.
This internal reallocation reduces the volume available for export, adding a subtle but persistent drag on global supply expectations.