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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted Reuters Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran. DUBAI: Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to ​end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the U.S. and ​its Western allies consider a terrorist organisation. For years, Iran's Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications and ports. Now, as Tehran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war that could unlock billions of dollars for Iran and reopen its economy to global investment, the elite force is poised to be one of the biggest ‌beneficiaries. Four senior Iranian sources ⁠described how ⁠the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was uniquely placed to capture a big chunk of any financial rewards that would accrue from sanctions relief, renewed oil exports and foreign investment. Also read | India's defence output hits Rs 1.78 lakh crore Live Events Their central role may also prove to be …

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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall Jun 19, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google FILE PHOTO: People walk past a banner with pictures of the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 9, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS — Majid Asgaripour By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the U.S. and its Western allies consider a terrorist organisation. For years, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications and ports. Now, as Tehran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war that could unlock billions of dollars for Iran and reopen its …

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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted <p>By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall</p><p>DUBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the U.S. and its Western allies consider a terrorist organisation.</p><p>For years, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications and ports.</p>

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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US… - inkl DUBAI: Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to ​end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the U.S. and ​its Western allies consider a terrorist organisation. For years, Iran's Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications and ports. Now, as Tehran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war that could unlock billions of dollars for Iran and reopen its economy to global investment, the elite force is poised to be one of the biggest ‌beneficiaries. Four senior Iranian sources ⁠described how ⁠the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was uniquely placed to capture a big chunk of any financial rewards that would accrue from sanctions relief, renewed oil exports and foreign investment. Also read |India's defence output hits Rs 1.78 lakh crore Their central role may also prove to be one of the ​many obstacles to a deal: with the Guards so firmly enmeshed in Iranian business, their terrorism designat…

Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions ... If ⁠no wider deal is reached and sanctions stay in place, the Guards to still benefit from interim oil export waivers Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the United States and its Western ​allies consider a terrorist organisation. For years, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications ‌and ports. Now, as Tehran and Washington prepare for talks ona deal to end the warthat could unlock billions of dollars for Iran and reopen its economy to global investment, the elite force is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Four senior Iranian sources described how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was uniquely placed to capture a big chunk of any financial rewards that would accrue fromsanctions relief, renewed oil exports and foreign investment. Their central role may ​also prove to be one of the many obstacles to a deal: with the gu…

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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted Iranian Guards’ business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted Teheran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war Summarise Share Add BT as a preferred source Add BT as a preferred source Published Sat, Jun 20, 2026 · 12:51 PM Since the war began on Feb 28 with strikes that killed Khamenei, the Guards have only expanded their power internally, helping to install his son as the new supreme leader. PHOTO: REUTERS [DUBAI] Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Teheran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the US and its Western allies consider a terrorist organisation. For years, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications and ports. Now, as Teheran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war that could unlock billions of US dollars for Iran and reopen its economy to global investment, the elite force is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Four senior I…

Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions lifted Reuters Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran. DUBAI: Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to ​end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into compliance may strengthen an adversarial force that the U.S. and ​its Western allies consider a terrorist organisation. For years, Iran's Revolutionary Guards thrived in the shadow of sanctions, building a sprawling commercial empire stretching from oil and construction to shipping, telecommunications and ports. Now, as Tehran and Washington prepare for talks on a deal to end the war that could unlock billions of dollars for Iran and reopen its economy to global investment, the elite force is poised to be one of the biggest ‌beneficiaries. Four senior Iranian sources ⁠described how ⁠the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was uniquely placed to capture a big chunk of any financial rewards that would accrue from sanctions relief, renewed oil exports and foreign investment. Also read | India's defence output hits Rs 1.78 lakh crore Live Events Their central role may also prove to be …

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to win big if US lifts sanctions as part of peace deal https://www.europesays.com/iran/168748/ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) — Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their…