Hossein Hatefi Ardakani

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Hossein Hatefi Ardakani is an Iranian businessman. He has been accused of helping the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in acquiring military drone technology.[1] In January 2024, the United States offered up to a $15 million reward for information about Ardakani. He is alleged to have worked with an individual based in China to purchase parts using front companies that were eventually used in Iranian drones.[2][3]

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  1. ^ "Duo charged with illegally procuring US technology for Iranian military". ABC News.
  2. ^ "US issues $15 million bounty on Iranian businessman with IRGC ties". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. January 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Vanderford, Richard. "US issues 15 million bounty targeting alleged Iran drone middleman". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-01-29.