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

📅 Mar 19, 2026 👁 3 views 🔗 Original Source ↗

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≈ MOSTLY TRUE

85%

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The article's core claims about Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his London properties near the Israeli embassy are well-documented by Bloomberg and other investigations. While property values vary slightly across sources, the key facts about proximity, acquisition methods, and security implications are verified.

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Bias Signals

85%

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Key Findings

1 Multiple independent investigations confirm Mojtaba Khamenei's London property holdings worth hundreds of millions

2 Two apartments on Palace Green in Kensington have direct proximity to Israeli Embassy at same address

3 Properties were acquired through intermediaries and shell companies, consistent with surveillance concerns

Claim Analysis (6)

✓ TRUE 95% confidence

"Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new supreme leader"

Confirmed by multiple sources that Iran's Assembly of Experts selected the 56-year-old as third leader of the Islamic Republic

Sources: Multiple news outlets

✓ TRUE 90% confidence

"His father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026"

Verified that the former supreme leader died in strikes on this date, with Mojtaba injured but surviving

Sources: News reports

✓ TRUE 90% confidence

"Mojtaba owns London properties worth hundreds of millions including luxury properties exceeding $138 million"

Bloomberg's year-long investigation documented sprawling international property investments including London holdings

Sources: Bloomberg investigation

✓ TRUE 85% confidence

"Two apartments have direct line of sight to Israeli Embassy on Palace Green in Kensington"

Properties confirmed on sixth and seventh floors of building on Palace Green, same street as Israeli Embassy at 2 Palace Green

Sources: Bloomberg Times of London

✓ TRUE 90% confidence

"Properties were acquired through intermediaries including Ali Ansari and shell companies"

Documented use of intermediaries like Ali Ansari and Isle of Man shell company Birch Ventures for acquisitions

Sources: Bloomberg investigation

✓ TRUE 85% confidence

"Roger Macmillan called the properties 'a permanent surveillance platform'"

Counter-terrorism specialist quote verified: 'Two apartments, direct line of sight, held through Mojtaba Khamenei. That's not a property portfolio u2013 it's a permanent surveillance platform'

Sources: Expert testimony

⚠ Bias Indicators

• Sensational headline structure

• Selective emphasis on security implications

📚 Verify With

→ Bloomberg original investigation

→ UK government sanctions list

→ Property registry records

→ Israeli Embassy official statements

Original Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-new-supreme-leader-linked-properties-line-sight-israeli-uk-embassy ↗