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Iran’s new supreme leader linked to properties with ‘line of sight’ into Israeli UK Embassy

A recent investigation has linked Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to luxury apartments in London overlooking the Israeli Embassy. The properties, acquired between 2014 and 2016, are positioned to provide a direct line of sight into the embassy compound.

Emma BusseyFox News - WorldFiled 2026-03-19 · 22:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 2 min
Iran’s new supreme leader linked to properties with ‘line of sight’ into Israeli UK Embassy
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A recent investigation has linked Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to luxury apartments in London overlooking the Israeli Embassy. The properties, acquired between 2014 and 2016, are positioned to provide a direct line of sight into the embassy compound. Security experts have raised concerns that this proximity could represent a significant security breach, potentially enabling ongoing surveillance. The findings stem from a broader investigation into Khamenei's overseas assets, which allegedly include a substantial real estate portfolio in London and other holdings in Europe and the Gulf, acquired through intermediaries and complex financial networks. The investigation also revealed links between Khamenei's associates and other high-value properties in London.

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The positioning effectively means Iran owns the view into the back of the Israeli Embassy from less than 50 meters away.

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That's not a property portfolio — it's a permanent surveillance platform.

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Mojtaba Khamenei has been linked to two luxury apartments overlooking the Israeli Embassy in London.

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The apartments were acquired in 2014 and 2016 via intermediaries.

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The Khamenei portfolio could span multiple countries and include high-value real estate in London, totaling around $138M.

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Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , has been linked to two luxury apartments overlooking the Israeli Embassy in London, a location that security experts said could provide "permanent surveillance," according to multiple reports. The multimillion-dollar Kensington properties sit next to the high-profile embassy compound and were identified by UK media, drawing on findings from a yearlong probe into Khamenei’s potential overseas assets. London" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="46789" data-entity-type="organization">The Times of London reported on March 5 that the one building "sits next to the Israeli Embassy on Palace Green," placing the residences in exceptional proximity to one of Israel’s most sensitive diplomatic sites. LETHAL ELITE 'BLACK-CLAD' KILL SQUAD GUARDS Iran'S NEW SUPREME LEADER Mojtaba Khamenei The revelations stem from a Bloomberg investigation that alleged that the Khamenei portfolio could span multiple countries and include high-value real estate in London, totaling around $138M as well as assets in Europe and the Gulf. The two London apartments were reportedly acquired in 2014 and 2016 via intermediaries and occupy upper floors of the building, offering a direct vantage point toward the rear of the Israeli Embassy compound, UK media reported. A terrorism specialist quoted in reports said the positioning effectively means "Iran owns the view into the back of the Israeli Embassy from less than 50 meters away," describing the situation as a potential " serious security breach ." US OFFERS $10M REWARD FOR INFO ON Iran’S NEW SUPREME LEADER, TOP IRGC OFFICIALS Roger Macmillan, a former director of security at the Iranian dissident satellite channel Iran-international" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="7729" data-entity-type="organization">Iran International, also said the two apartments had "a direct line of sight, held through Mojtaba Khamenei. That's not a property portfolio — it's a permanent surveillance platform." "This is a serious security breach," he added. Further details from Bloomberg’s investigation indicated that a businessman acted as a financial conduit , buying up high-end properties on Khamenei’s behalf and channeling funds through a network of investments. TRUMP SAYS HE'S 'NOT HAPPY' WITH Iran'S CHOICE OF NEW SUPREME LEADER The investigation also found that 11 mansions on London's "Billionaire’s Row" were purchased using an Isle of Man shell company. The Financial Times has also similarly reported on links between Khamenei’s associates and luxury assets across Europe . Khamenei, 56, has been viewed as a powerful figure within Iran’s ruling establishment , ultimately becoming the leading successor to his father , who was killed in a Tehran compound strike on Feb. 28. So far, since he was selected by Iran's Assembly of Experts, he has not been seen in public.
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