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Sanctions Sidestepped: Iranian Tycoon’s Global Financial Web

Sanctions Sidestepped: Iranian Tycoon’s Global Financial Web

Bloomberg reports the son of a top Iranian advisor has built a vast business network spanning from London to Singapore, using acquired citizenship to navigate Western financial systems. His empire manages strategic oil and arms transactions for Iran and Russia while maintaining relationships with major global financial institutions.

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