Iran plans to accept cryptocurrency payments for advanced weapons system orders.

Techub News reported, according to the Financial Times, Iran's Defense Ministry export center Mindex stated in official documents and payment terms that the agency is prepared to negotiate military contracts, allowing foreign governments to use cryptocurrency, barter trade, or Iranian rials for payments. As the agency responsible for Iran's overseas defense sales, Mindex's listed export catalog includes advanced weapons such as the Emad ballistic missile, Shahed drones, Soleimani-class warships, and short-range air defense systems.