A newly revealed business link between a major Reform UK donor and an Iranian religious foundation tied to the country’s supreme leader has sparked scrutiny over his past financial ties to the hardline government. The billionaire, previously obscure in British politics, made a high-profile donation to the party and funded Nigel Farage’s attendance at the Davos World Economic Forum. Questions now arise about the extent of his connections to a regime criticized by Farage and his party. The disclosure comes as Reform UK seeks to clarify its financial backers amid growing political interest.
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel FarageNigel Farage’s newest billionaire donor was in business with a powerful Iranian religious foundation under the authority of the country’s supreme leader, raising questions about his past dealings with the hardline republic.Hossein Ghandehari, also called Sasan, was little known in the UK until he pledged to give millions to Reform UK this summer and donated £50,000 to Farage to cover the cost of two passes for the Davos World Economic Forum. Continue reading...
