Who Is Babak Zanjani’s Sister? Bahareh Zanjani and the Sourinette VIP Café in Shahrak-e Gharb
Bahareh Zanjani and Canada
Another aspect of the story concerns social-media claims about Bahareh Zanjani’s whereabouts.
Some posts have circulated claims that a woman identified as Bahareh or Nobhar Zanjani has recently been living in or traveling to Canada.
These claims should not automatically be treated as evidence of the identity or location of the person in question.
A private Instagram account, photographs, captions or statements attributed to unnamed friends can be useful leads for journalistic investigation, but they are not necessarily sufficient to establish a person’s current residence.
This is particularly important because multiple versions of Bahareh Zanjani’s name and personal information have appeared online.
The strongest currently available official information identifies Bahareh Morteza Zanjani, gives her a connection to Dubai and identifies her as Babak Zanjani’s sister.
Therefore, claims about a move to Canada should be presented separately unless independently confirmed.
Why the VIP Café Story Matters
The significance of Sourinette VIP goes beyond one café.
The establishment has become a symbol of a broader question about the return of Babak Zanjani to Iranian business life.
After years of legal controversy, imprisonment and international scrutiny, Zanjani has once again become associated with major commercial projects.
The café represents the most visible consumer-facing aspect of that comeback.
Unlike a complicated financial or infrastructure project, a café is accessible to everyone.
People can see its opening ceremony, photographs, interior design, guests and branding.
That makes the business particularly effective at generating social-media discussion.
It also explains why the identity of the people behind the café has become such a popular search topic.
Sourinette VIP in Shahrak-e Gharb: What We Know
Based on currently available reporting, the following points can be distinguished:
Confirmed: Bahareh Morteza Zanjani is identified by the U.S. Treasury as Babak Zanjani’s sister.
Confirmed: Bahareh Zanjani was identified as the manager of Dubai-based BZ Diamond FZCO.
Confirmed: The U.S. Treasury designated Bahareh Zanjani and BZ Diamond in July 2026.
Reported: Sourinette VIP in western Tehran has been associated in recent media coverage with Babak Zanjani.
Reported: Some online sources describe the establishment as connected to his sisters.
Not independently established from the sources reviewed: That Bahareh Zanjani personally holds the legal ownership of Sourinette VIP.
