Reuters investigation describes Iran-linked military import network

Conflict · First reported 30 Oct, 06:57 · Updated 07:51

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A Reuters investigation cited in the reports describes a network of more than 5,000 Iran-linked agencies used to procure military-related supplies. It says imports worth $2 billion were facilitated since January 2025, while one agency was separately reported to have imported $2.3 billion in military hardware from January 2025 to June 2026.

The reports describe a Reuters investigation into more than 5,000 agencies linked to Iran’s defence ministry and say the network facilitated $2 billion in imports since January 2025.
Reuters reviewed Iranian financial and government records, company filings and import data; the report says 97% of reviewed shipments were settled without currency transfer.
Reported imports included explosives, aircraft-engine parts, rocket-fuel ingredients and heavy-duty vehicles; the coverage says these materials can have civilian as well as military uses.

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Key facts

Agencies described: More than 5,000 military-linked agencies.
Reported network imports: $2 billion since January 2025.
Shipments reviewed: 97% were settled without currency transfer, according to the reported import data.
MOD 346428: Reportedly imported $2.3 billion in military hardware from January 2025 to June 2026.