# Iran rejects US claims of financial collapse

> Iranian authorities deny they cannot support regional allies as US Central Command says sanctions and blockade have crippled the country.
- Title: Iran rejects US claims of financial collapse · Al Jazeera
- Summary: Iranian authorities deny they cannot support regional allies as US Central Command says sanctions and blockade have crippled the country. Iran rejected US…
- Keywords: iran, us central command, sanctions, regional allies, irgc, naval blockade, news, world, politics, rejects, claims, financial
- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/iran-denies-collapse-is-close-as-us-claims-irgc-running-out-of-money?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Maziar Motamedi
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iran, us central command, sanctions, regional allies, irgc, naval blockade, news, world, politics
## US claims Iran is weakening
US Central Command chief Brad Cooper claimed last week that military attacks and a naval blockade of Iran's southern ports has dealt severe blows to the country.

> has dealt severe blows
## Iran denies it cannot support allies
Iranian authorities rejected claims that Iran is unable to support its regional allies, but acknowledged that US sanctions and war have created financial challenges.
## Tehran acknowledges financial strain
Iran admitted the United States' sanctions and the war have created financial challenges for the country, even as it denied imminent collapse.
## Key takeaway

Iran rejected US claims of imminent collapse, but acknowledged that American sanctions and war have created financial challenges.