Nuclear Security & Protection Corps

Nuclear Security and Protection Corps
سپاه حفاظت و امنیت هسته‌ای
Seal of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Founded16 March 2022
(4 years ago) (2022-03-16)
Country Iran
RoleProtect Nuclear facilities in Iran
Part ofIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Commanders
Current
commander		Ahmad Haghtalab

The Nuclear Security and Protection Corps (Persian: سپاه حفاظت و امنیت هسته‌ای) is a unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tasked to protect the Iranian nuclear facilities. It was announced on March 16, 2022, after several acts of sabotage against these sites.[1][2][3]

Background and formation

The creation of this corps followed a series of security breaches and sabotage incidents at Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow facility. These events highlighted vulnerabilities in the protection of critical infrastructure. In response, the IRGC assumed direct control over nuclear security, a role previously managed by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence. This shift aimed to enhance secrecy and operational efficiency within the nuclear program.[4][AI-retrieved source]

Structure and leadership

The corps operates under the broader command of the IRGC and is led by Brigadier General Ahmad Haghtalab. It collaborates closely with the IRGC’s Intelligence and Counterintelligence divisions to monitor, prevent, and respond to potential threats targeting Iran's nuclear assets.[4]

Budget

Analysis of Iran's 2025 budget (1404) highlights a substantial allocation of resources toward nuclear protection, with at least 607 billion tomans (approximately $12 million) designated for this purpose. This figure is important considering Iran’s struggling economy, underscoring the priority placed on nuclear security within the country's financial constraints.[5][6][7]

The budget also includes 50 billion tomans set for the protection of “scientific elites,” as well as 376 billion tomans for the IRGC’s Protection Corps. Additionally, 3 million euros (around 181 billion tomans), funded through crude oil revenue, are allocated for the same corps to bolster nuclear security. However, the true cost of these efforts is likely much higher, as it is believed that additional funds are routed through classified or off-budget channels, which are not reflected in official public records.[5][6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "IRGC forms nuclear command center". IRNA. 14 March 2022.
  2. ^ حقیقت‌نژاد, رضا (16 March 2022). "تشکیل فرماندهی سپاه هسته‌ای؛ اطلاعات سپاه یک سنگر دیگر را هم گرفت". رادیو فردا (in Persian).
  3. ^ "سپاه حفاظت و امنیت هسته ای به ساختار سپاه اضافه شد". ISNA (in Persian). 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  4. ^ a b Yaqubi, Cyrus (2022-03-24). "Nuclear Corps Command Is A Step Towards Further Secrecy In Iran Nuclear Program – OpEd". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  5. ^ a b "Iran spends millions to guard its nuclear scientists and it keeps failing". Iran Open Data Center. 2025-07-07. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  6. ^ a b "IOD Special: Iran's Nuclear Program, A Multi-Trillion-Dollar Strategic Misfire". Iran Open Data Center. 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  7. ^ a b "Iran's Military Budget Soars 35% to $23B in 2025". Iran Open Data Center. 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
Stub icon

This article related to the Iranian armed forces is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.