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The Washington Post recently reported claims that Divar, a leading Iranian tech company, has faced pressure to transfer shares to a firm partially owned by a group linked to the Iranian government. In response, Hesam Armandehi, Divar’s founder, denied the allegations and criticized the report for spreading false information.
Writing on LinkedIn, Armandehi stated: 'The article cites an “informed source” alleging that Divar has been under pressure in recent years to transfer part of its shares to a company tied to government interests.' He emphasized that while Divar and other tech firms have faced challenges, speculation must not cross into misinformation.
Armandehi further clarified that as a shareholder and board member, he was unaware of any such transfer or coercion. He added: 'If I had encountered such blatant corruption, I would not have denied it, I would have publicly exposed it before any media outlet.'
Regarding another claim in the report about his potential removal from the company ahead of an initial public offering (IPO), Armandehi explained that the referenced letter was non-confidential and part of an official response from the Securities and Exchange Organization following Divar’s inquiries. He noted that this letter conditioned IPO approval on his departure but dismissed any suggestion of impropriety surrounding its disclosure.
In conclusion, Armandehi reiterated the importance of factual reporting in today’s media landscape and condemned the spread of unverified claims about Divar.
