Iran's new Supreme Leader linked to £40m London property empire
Iranian Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been reported as the owner of two luxury apartments in northwestern London valued at approximately $53 million (£38-£62M depending on source), located directly adjacent to both Israel's diplomatic mission and King Charles III Palace. These properties, situated near 'Billionaire\'s Row,' were allegedly purchased with assistance from Iranian banker Ali Ansari as part of a broader network that includes high-end hotels in Germany across Europe according to reports by the Financial Post and JPost on March 10th.
Key Points
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1Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alleged to own two high-cost apartments in London located near the Israeli embassy and royal palace.
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2The total value of these properties has been reported at approximately £35 million (€40m) or €1 billion depending on specific reports regarding his global property network.
Developments
Mojtaba Khamenei oversees a vast investment empire that channels billions of dollars into Western markets through shell companies despite US sanctions imposed in 2019. This network includes luxury real estate purchases across London and Europe funded by Iranian oil sales, with transactions routed via accounts in the UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and UAE since at least 2011.