In an investigation, Reuters uncovered a network of more than 5,000 institutions linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Defense, which continued to supply parts, military raw materials and cars using foreign oil revenues and commercial intermediaries. A network that imposes sanctions, war and the US naval blockade have not stopped the flow of imports.

In an investigation, Reuters uncovered a network of more than 5,000 institutions linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Defense, which continued to supply parts, military raw materials and cars using foreign oil revenues and commercial intermediaries. A network that imposes sanctions, war and the US naval blockade have not stopped the flow of imports.