First Russia, then Iran: Heineken battered by politics twice

The Netherlands | Who knew that Heineken discreetly invested in the Iranian soft drinks company Castle Noush, partnering with the Solico Group in 2018, the same year the US tightened sanctions? In 2025, the Dutch brewer sold its stake to its partner and completely withdrew from the country after the business sustained losses, the website Follow the Money (FTM) revealed on 11 April.

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