10 Richest People from Iran and Their Net Worth, Including eBay Founder

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel since Friday, June 13, 2025, shows no signs of abating. The situation has intensified after the United States joined the conflict by attacking Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Everything related to Iran and Israel is now drawing international attention, including the billionaires in both countries. So, who are the wealthiest individuals from Iran? Based on information reported by Fineducke and Forbes, here are the top 10 richest people from Iran:

1. Pierre Omidyar

Pierre Omidyar is the founder of the online auction company eBay and currently serves as a board member. He is also the founder of First Look Media, the parent company of the online news site The Intercept and entertainment company Topic Studios. This Iranian descent is estimated to have a net worth of US$10.5 billion as of June 23, 2025.

2. Behdad Eghbali

Behdad Eghbali is known as the founder of Clearlake Capital, a company focused on the technology, industrial, and consumer sectors. The company holds assets exceeding US$90 billion. Thanks to Clearlake Capital, Behdad has amassed a wealth of about US$4.4 billion as of June 23, 2025.

3. Farhad Moshiri

Farhad Moshiri was born in Iran, but his parents left the country just before the 1979 Revolution. Farhad is known as the business partner of Russian billionaire Usmanov, who has also worked for firms such as Ernst & Young and Deloitte Touche. Forbes estimates his net worth to be around US$2.8 billion as of June 23, 2025.

4. Kamal Ghaffarian

Kamal "Kam" Ghaffarian is an entrepreneur who started companies in the nuclear energy, lunar module, and space exploration industries. He founded X-Energy, Intuitive Machines, and Axiom Space. Born in Iran and later moved to the United States, Kam possesses fortune of US$2.5 billion as of June 23, 2025.

5. Ghermezian Family

The Ghermezian Family has played a significant role in developing some of the largest shopping centers in North America, including the West Edmonton Mall and Mall of America. According to Fineducke, their wealth is estimated at US$2.5 billion.

6. Hassan Khosrowshahi

Hassan Khosrowshahi amassed his wealth through Future Shop, one of Canada's largest electronics retail chains, which was later sold to Best Buy. He now manages Persis Holdings, an investment company. Hassan's wealth is estimated by Fineducke to reach about US$1.8 billion.

7. Merage Family (Paul Merage and David Merage)

Brothers Paul and David Merage created the Hot Pockets food product, which was later sold to Nestle in 2002. They then invested in real estate and the capital markets. The Merage family's wealth is estimated to reach US$1.8 billion.

8. David Alliance (Baron Alliance)

David Alliance, also known as Baron Alliance, built his wealth by controlling Coats Viyella and N Brown Group. This Iranian-born entrepreneur played a crucial role in the business world of the United Kingdom. David's net worth is estimated at US$1.5 billion.

9. Manny Mashouf

The founder of the luxury fashion brand Bebe Store, Manny Mashouf, is estimated to have a fortune of US$1.3, according to Fineducke. Mashouf has also expanded his wealth by entering the film production industry and investing in Hollywood projects and digital media companies.

10. Isaac Larian

Isaac Larian is the founder of the toy manufacturing company MGA Entertainment. Before becoming a billionaire, this Iranian native left his country in 1971 to work as a waiter at Cal State, Los Angeles, in the United States. Isaac's net worth approximately reaches about US$1.1 billion.

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