Multiple outlets report that emerging prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal could include sanctions relief, which may materially benefit Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its business network. Reuters reporting cited by Al-Monitor and also echoed by other summaries describes an IRGC commercial empire that has grown under sanctions, spanning sectors such as oil, construction, shipping, telecommunications, and ports. The sources say that even if broader terms are not fully reached, interim arrangements—such as oil export waivers—could still create opportunities for the IRGC to capture a significant share of money flowing into Iran. Al-Monitor highlights a “paradox” described in the reporting: incentives intended to bring Iran into compliance and reduce tensions could end up strengthening an organization the U.S. and some Western allies designate as a terrorist group. The Jerusalem Post summary adds that several senior Iranian sources describe the IRGC as well-positioned to receive a large portion of any financial rewards that follow sanctions easing. Overall, the coverage focuses on how sanctions relief—whether partial or tied to a wider agreement—could translate into business and revenue advantages for the IRGC.