IRGC profits from sanctions as foreign investors shy away from Iran

Issue 930 - 31 Aug 2012 | 5 minute read

With potential competitors increasingly wary of doing business with Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has arguably seen its influence grow in recent years, despite being targeted by sanctions. But there are signs that the punishment may finally be starting to hurt.

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