Investigation: Iran's Covert Procurement Network

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A Reuters investigation reveals a covert network linked to Iran's Defense Ministry. According to Walla, the network uses proceeds from oil sales and straw men abroad to purchase military equipment. According to Channel 14, the shipments include explosives, missile and drone components, and trucks used as mobile launchers.

According to Behadrei Haredim, the network includes more than 5,000 shell agencies and imported military equipment worth $2 billion from the beginning of 2025 through June 2026. According to Kikar HaShabbat, all the entities share a single address and an identical incorporation date.