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Iran's Supreme Leader's Son Builds Billion-Dollar Empire Amid Protests

1/30/2026

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Story summary
  • Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has built a billions-valued property empire, including homes in London and Dubai.
  • Report says he evaded Western sanctions via a network of shell companies and intermediaries.
  • Experts say profits from Iranian oil sales financed these assets.
  • Protests against the regime have intensified, with the death toll surpassing 33,000.
  • The United States is considering military options against Iran, escalating regional tensions.