15.01.2026 07:50
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that as concerns grow over protests in Iran and the potential for regime upheaval, the ruling elite has been siphoning millions, even tens of millions of dollars out of the country through bank transfers and cryptocurrency assets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that they would "trace the money," while Israeli media reported in the last two days that $1.5 billion had been transferred to escrow accounts in Dubai.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it has identified that individuals close to the country's leadership have transferred vast amounts of money abroad amid the current political and social crisis in Iran.
"THEY HAVE REMOVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM THE COUNTRY"
Treasury officials stated that these leaders have secretly removed millions of dollars from Iran both through banks and by using crypto assets. This situation is seen as a strong indication that trust in the Islamic Republic is rapidly eroding.
"THEY ARE ABANDONING SHIP"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a related announcement, "We see that the Iranian leadership is abandoning ship and that the money is coming to financial institutions around the world." The department emphasized that it will track these funds and that the owners of these assets will not be able to escape from their accounts.
"THE DEATH TOLL HAS REACHED TENS OF THOUSANDS"
The report also noted that Iran is shaken by widespread protests similar to the Arab Spring, with the public demanding "radical change" from the government. Although the protests began with economic grievances, they quickly transformed into a large-scale movement calling for the end of the regime. While security forces intervened in the protests with firearms, it was claimed that the death toll has reached tens of thousands.
Comments that the Iranian government is increasingly struggling politically and economically amid internal turmoil and external pressure are rising in international circles. These developments are interpreted as indications that the management teams are seeking safe havens abroad.