# Iran denies imminent collapse as US says IRGC is running out of money

Iran rejected claims that its government is near collapse after a US official said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is running out of funds. The exchange highlights escalating economic pressure and an information war between Washington and Tehran. It matters because it signals strain inside Iran while raising tensions over how severe the crisis really is.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/iran-denies-collapse-is-close-as-us-claims-irgc-running-out-of-money?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:29:58 +0000