Hejbar Yazdani: The Untold Story of Iran’s Pre-Revolution Business Magnate, Known as “Mr. 13”
The Rise of “Mr. 13”: Building an Empire
Hejbar Yazdani’s rise to prominence began in the 1950s and 1960s, an era when Iran was undergoing rapid economic modernization under the Shah’s rule. Supported by members of the Baha’i community and influential individuals like Nasiri Semnani and Abdul Karim Ayadi Shahmirzadi (the Shah’s personal physician), Yazdani leveraged key relationships to build his wealth.
His business empire expanded into various sectors, including agriculture, livestock, and industrial manufacturing. He owned a significant number of factories, agricultural enterprises, and industrial companies located in regions like Sangsar, Gorgan, Zarand, Saveh, and Tehran. His connections, especially with powerful figures in the Iranian banking system, allowed him to exploit the country’s financial institutions.
December 30, 2022 | 9:13 pm
