U.S. Accuses Iranian Revolutionary Guard of Smuggling Billions Ahead of Potential Regime Collapse

U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, confirmed on Thursday morning the accuracy of reports from Israeli media regarding the involvement of Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials in the smuggling of billions of dollars out of the country. This action has been characterized as a preemptive measure for the potential collapse of the Tehran regime.

Huckabee's confirmation came via a sarcastic tweet on the platform "X," where he commented on the circulating reports, stating:
"I sent those Iranian officials my bank account details so they can transfer that money to my insurance company. They can surely trust me at least as much as the world trusts them!".

Massive Transfers in 48 Hours

With his tweet, the U.S. ambassador lent further credibility to a report from Hebrew channel 14, citing an economic source familiar with the financial activities of the Revolutionary Guard.
According to this source, high-ranking officials of the Revolutionary Guard executed transfers of approximately $1.5 billion out of Iran over the past 48 hours, marking one of the largest money smuggling operations recently revealed.

Cryptocurrency Transactions

The source detailed that these transfers were not conducted through traditional banking systems but rather utilized cryptocurrencies to evade international scrutiny and sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Details indicate that Iran relies on non-banking mechanisms to sell its oil, receiving revenues outside local banks, and subsequently converting them directly into cryptocurrencies, which are then moved to exchanges abroad where intermediaries can quickly convert them into cash or deposit them into foreign accounts.

Mohsen Jomeini Named as Key Figure

The source indicated that Mohsen Jomeini, son of Supreme Leader Ali Jomeini, is at the forefront of these money transfer operations, with an estimated $328 million smuggled in his name.
If confirmed, this information raises significant questions about the extent of wealth accumulated by the ruling elite in Iran and the methods they employ to safeguard it abroad.

Signs of Concern Within the Regime

Hebrew channel 14 suggested that the acceleration of money smuggling operations is a clear indicator of waning confidence within the Iranian regime itself, adding:
"Those who trust in the stability of their regime do not smuggle billions of dollars abroad. Those who do are preparing for the aftermath of a collapse."

Iranian Silence and International Expectations

As of now, there has been no official comment from Tehran regarding these accusations. International observers are watching to see if these leaks will lead to new political or legal actions, or further tightening of sanctions amidst increasing discussions about fractures within the Iranian regime's structure.