Iran officially confirmed the acceptance of cryptocurrency for ballistic missile orders

The head of the Mindex export center, responsible for Iran’s Ministry of Defense arms exports, has published official terms of trade contracts, explicitly stating the country’s readiness to accept payments in cryptocurrency, Iranian rial, or through barter systems. This position indicates a new direction in international military trade, where Tehran is actively seeking alternative payment channels amid international sanctions.

What types of weapons are available for purchase with cryptocurrency

Mindex’s export catalog includes a wide range of advanced military equipment. The list features the Emad ballistic missile, Shahed drone systems, a fleet led by Soleimani-class destroyers, and short-range air defense systems. Each of these systems is of significant interest to countries seeking ways to bypass Western restrictions on arms procurement.

How Iran plans to bypass sanctions

In response to frequently asked questions on its website, Mindex specifies that issuing contract orders and delivering the purchased products to their destination is not problematic given Iran’s strategic policy to prevent the impact of international sanctions. This means the country has already developed mechanisms to successfully complete military deals regardless of external pressure.

According to Odaily and reports from Financial Times, the introduction of crypto payments into Iran’s military export system demonstrates Tehran’s adaptation to modern realities of international trade under sanctions.