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DOJ probes Khamenei’s US bank network amid peace talks

6/19/2026

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The Justice Department opened a probe into Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s investment network that involves U.S. banks.
Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase declined comment as investigators examine large transfers linked to Khamenei’s firms.
The DOJ is reviewing payments to brands such as Hilton, which has opened its own internal probe.
The probe became diplomatically sensitive after a June 17 interim peace agreement while Khamenei has not replied to Iran’s embassy messages.

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The Justice Department opened a probe into Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s investment network that involves U.S. banks.
Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase declined comment as investigators examine large transfers linked to Khamenei’s firms.
The DOJ is reviewing payments to brands such as Hilton, which has opened its own internal probe.
The probe became diplomatically sensitive after a June 17 interim peace agreement while Khamenei has not replied to Iran’s embassy messages.