Exclusive: China and Iran’s Influence Networks Join Forces Inside US
Summary
Chinese and Iranian political influence groups are working together inside the United States to challenge U.S. policies. They have partnered to raise money through banks sanctioned by the U.S. government, which are connected to Iran’s military and defense activities.Key Facts
- An Iranian organization called the House of Latin America (HOLA) collaborates with a U.S.-based nonprofit tied to China called Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research.
- Tricontinental's advisory board chairman is Neville Roy Singham, a U.S. millionaire living in Shanghai.
- In 2025, Tricontinental asked for donations sent to Iranian banks that are sanctioned due to links with Iran’s Ministry of Defense and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Sanctioned Iranian banks involved include Bank Melli Iran and Refah Kargaran Bank, both linked to military and weapons activities.
- HOLA’s founding documents show it works with the Iranian government.
- A U.S. congressional committee is investigating Tricontinental, suspecting it may misuse its tax-exempt status to help foreign powers.
- Republican Congressman Jason Smith warned that foreign adversaries should not use American tax laws to undermine the country.
- This revealed cooperation between Chinese and Iranian groups adds to concerns about foreign influence inside the U.S. and globally.
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