Investigation links Mojtaba Khamenei to London real estate investments

An investigative report by Shomrim and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has identified financial ties involving Mojtaba Khamenei and London luxury real estate. The investigation revealed that a 36 million pound loan (approximately 42 million euros) was provided in 2013 by a company associated with British-Israeli entrepreneurs. These funds were directed to an entity registered on the Isle of Man, a known low-tax jurisdiction. Analysts noted that at the time of the transaction in 2013, none of the Iranian individuals involved were subject to international sanctions. Critics have highlighted a contrast between the Iranian regime's anti-Israel rhetoric and the use of capital linked to Israeli business interests for private investment. Concurrently, there is ongoing public speculation regarding the health and status of Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not made a public appearance since his leadership selection and the start of the current conflict. The report highlights broader concerns regarding the transfer of Iranian funds to Western jurisdictions. Previous reporting by Bloomberg also examined the broader business holdings associated with the Iranian leadership.