U.S. Accusations: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Allegedly Smuggles Billions in Preparation for Regime Change

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, confirmed Thursday morning reports from Israeli media regarding smuggling activities by officials of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, who allegedly transferred billions of dollars abroad as a preemptive measure for the "next day" following the potential fall of the Tehran regime.

Huckabee's confirmation came via a sarcastic tweet on his "X" platform, commenting on the circulating reports:
"I sent these Iranian officials the details of my bank account so they can transfer this money to my insurance company. They can trust me as much as the world trusts them!"

Massive Transfers in 48 Hours

His tweet lent additional credibility to a report from Hebrew channel "Kanal 14," which cited an economic source familiar with the financial activities of the Revolutionary Guard.
According to the source, high-ranking officials of the Revolutionary Guard transferred nearly $1.5 billion abroad within the last 48 hours, marking one of the largest money smuggling operations recently uncovered.

Currencies Outside the Banking System

The source explained that the transfers were not conducted through the traditional banking system, but rather through cryptocurrencies to evade international controls and sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Details indicate that Iran sells its oil using non-banking mechanisms, receiving revenues outside local banks, which are then converted directly into cryptocurrencies that are later transferred to foreign exchange offices where intermediaries can quickly convert them into cash or deposit them into foreign accounts.

Mojahed Khamenei at the Forefront

The source noted that Mojahed Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is among those implicated in the money transfers, with the amount smuggled in his name estimated at around $328 million.
If confirmed, this information raises significant questions about the wealth amassed by the ruling elite in Iran and the mechanisms they use to protect it abroad.

Signs of Concern Within the Regime

Kanal 14 viewed the accelerated money smuggling activities as a clear indication of waning trust within the structures of the Iranian regime itself, adding:
"Those who believe in the stability of their system do not smuggle billions abroad. Those who do are preparing for the time after its downfall."

Iranian Silence and International Anticipation

While there has been no official response from Tehran regarding these allegations, international observers are waiting to see if these leaks will lead to new political or legal actions or further tightening of sanctions, amid growing discussions about fractures within the Iranian system.