US State Department offers $15M reward to disrupt IRGC finances
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On Tuesday, US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott announced a reward of up to $15 million for information aimed at disrupting the financial mechanisms of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as the United States intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. This reward is part of broader efforts to target the IRGC's revenue sources and financial operations, highlighting the US’s commitment to undermining Iran's proliferation networks. In conjunction with this announcement, the United States has also sanctioned eight entities and five individuals linked to the procurement and proliferation of weapons for Iran, emphasizing ongoing collaboration with partners to restrict the Iranian regime's access to goods, technology, and financing vital for its weapons programs.
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