Hotels In Europe, London Properties Worth £100 Million: Ayatollah's Son Mojtaba Khamenei's Wealth

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khameinei’s younger son, is making headlines for his massive wealth amassed in different countries. This wealth continues to grow despite US sanctions on him. A recent Bloomberg investigate report exposes how Mojtaba indirectly holds over £100 million worth of properties in London’s upscale ‘Billionaire’s Row’.

According to the report, Mojtaba’s wealth is not just limited to London. The assets linked to his network include high-end residential properties in London, including large mansions held through offshore companies, luxury villas in Dubai, located in elite residential districts, commercial real estate and hotels in Europe, including properties in Germany and Spain, and financial assets held through foreign

accounts and investment vehicles, often routed through multiple jurisdictions. His properties in London include 11 properties in Billionarie’s Row, which are now valued at £100 million.

Crucially, the report says none of these assets are publicly registered in Mojtaba Khamenei’s own name. Ownership is typically attributed to shell companies, trusts or third-party individuals, making direct legal attribution difficult.

Ali Ansari, Mojtaba’s Key Facilitator

Investigators point to a complex financial architecture built around intermediaries, with one name appearing repeatedly in reports: Ali Ansari, an Iranian-born businessman later sanctioned by the United Kingdom. British authorities have described him as a “corrupt Iranian banker and businessman” accused of financing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other regime-linked activities. The IRGC has been linked with the killings of protesters in the Iran anti-regime demonstrations that left up to 70,000 Iranians dead.

Ansari has been described as a key facilitator within a broader financial network linked to Iran’s ruling elite. According to investigators, companies associated with him were used to acquire, manage and hold overseas assets allegedly connected to Mojtaba Khamenei’s interests. Funds are believed to have moved through layered transactions across jurisdictions including the UK, the UAE, Switzerland and offshore financial centres.

Analysts and sanctions officials have suggested that state-linked revenues, including oil income, may have been channelled into these structures. Both Ansari and Iranian officials have denied any improper relationship or wrongdoing, and some legal challenges to sanctions are ongoing.

Sanctions and International Scrutiny

Mojtaba Khamenei has been under US sanctions since 2019, primarily due to his role within the Supreme Leader’s office and alleged links to Iran’s security apparatus. While he rarely appears in public and holds no formal elected position, he is widely seen as a power broker within Iran’s political and military system.

Sanctions enforcement agencies in the US and UK have increasingly focused on asset tracing and beneficial ownership, leading to property freezes and expanded scrutiny of networks believed to be tied to Iran’s leadership circle.

What Comes Next for Mojtaba Khamenei?

The future of Mojtaba Khamenei’s financial network depends largely on how aggressively Western governments pursue sanctions enforcement and whether further evidence emerges linking him directly to overseas assets.

At the same time, Mojtaba’s political trajectory inside Iran remains significant. He is often viewed as a potential successor to his father, a prospect that makes scrutiny of his wealth and influence even more sensitive. Any formal move towards succession could intensify international focus on both his political role and his alleged financial footprint.