The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman said Sunday that the Iranian government is committed to budgeting for military equipment and support, especially amid what he described as a confrontation with 'the great powers.' The statement follows President Pezeshkian's previous claim that the government allocated 20 million barrels of oil to the IRGC for continued fighting. No independent confirmation of the figures.
The IRGC spokesman's remarks Sunday reiterate the regime's institutional messaging that Iran's military buildup and conflict posture are state-funded, not militia-driven. The statement harmonizes with President Pezeshkian's earlier claim that 20 million barrels of oil were allocated from the government budget to equip the IRGC Air and Space Force — a claim intended to rebut domestic criticism that the regime siphons public funds for its proxy campaigns. No independent source has verified the figure, and the spokesman offered no new operational timeline or specific threat. The comments come amid sustained high tensions between Tehran and Washington, with the IRGC having declared full operational readiness in recent weeks. As The Zioneer has reported, the IRGC has repeatedly asserted its willingness to negotiate while simultaneously vowing revenge against the US and Israel, framing the two as compatible under its doctrine of 'negotiating under fire.' The current statement appears consistent with that dual posture: projecting military resolve without describing concrete action.
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