US Senate report: Iran uses Tether to fund Shahed drone parts procurement

A U.S. Senate subcommittee report alleges that Iran-linked financial networks use Tether (USDT) to procure components for Shahed drones, circumventing sanctions. The claim is based on investigative findings, not yet independently corroborated. This highlights the growing role of stablecoins in sanctions evasion and could prompt regulatory or enforcement actions.