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Khatam al-Anbiya

Khatam al-Anbiya is a dual-purpose Iranian entity serving as both the supreme unified military command for operational coordination and a massive industrial conglomerate controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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Khatam al-Anbiya (Seal of the Prophets) represents the fusion of military command and economic power within the Iranian regime. Structurally, it exists in two primary forms: the Central Headquarters, which serves as the supreme operational authority coordinating between the IRGC and the regular Iranian military (Artesh), and the Construction Headquarters (KAA), which functions as the IRGC's primary engineering and economic arm. This entity is central to Iran's 'resistance economy,' controlling thousands of companies across the energy, infrastructure, and defense sectors. By dominating these industries, Khatam al-Anbiya provides the IRGC with an independent revenue stream and the logistical capacity to sustain long-term military projects and regional proxy networks.

In the context of Israeli security, the organization is a critical focal point for strategic analysis. The Central Headquarters is responsible for planning and executing large-scale military operations, including the direct ballistic missile strikes against Israel observed in June 2026. Its commanders frequently issue direct threats against Israeli infrastructure, often framing their actions as a response to IDF operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The organization's role in developing Iran's missile and drone capabilities makes it a primary target for international sanctions and, according to various reports, intelligence operations aimed at disrupting the IRGC's reach. As the primary coordinator of the 'Axis of Resistance,' Khatam al-Anbiya is the engine behind Iran's efforts to establish a new strategic equation in the Middle East, attempting to deter Israeli defensive actions through the threat of direct, multi-front escalation.

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