Hossein Hatefi Ardakani | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Organization | Allegedly connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) |
| Known for | Alleged involvement in procuring military drone technology for the IRGC |
| Criminal charge | Indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (2023) |
| Criminal penalty | Indictment unsealed in December 2023 |
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]