A potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and ease sanctions could significantly strengthen Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

A potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and ease sanctions could significantly strengthen Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). The IRGC has built a vast business empire spanning oil, construction, shipping, telecommunications, and infrastructure. According to Reuters, the Guards are well positioned to capture a significant share of the benefits from renewed oil exports, foreign investment, and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund. Source: Reuters