Iran-backed militias divert funds to IRGC amid economic strain, CENTCOM says

CENTCOM commander Gen. Cooper reports that Iran-aligned militias are withholding fighter payments to funnel money to the IRGC, indicating severe financial pressure on Iran's proxy network. This suggests Tehran is prioritizing core military funding over peripheral operations, potentially signaling reduced militia activity or increased internal friction. The claim is sourced from a U.S. military official and is not independently corroborated.