The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s newly installed supreme leader and several senior figures linked to the country’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in what Washington describes as part of its efforts to counter Iranian security operations.
The reward was issued through the U.S. Department of State under its Rewards for Justice Program, which seeks public information that could help identify, locate, or disrupt the activities of individuals accused of involvement in terrorism or security threats.
At the center of the announcement is Mojtaba Khamenei, who recently emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during joint U.S.-Israeli strikes earlier in the conflict that erupted in late February. Reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei may have been injured during the attacks and has not appeared publicly since, aside from issuing a written statement.
The U.S. government said the reward also applies to several senior Iranian officials and security figures believed to be connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Washington designated the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization in 2019, citing its involvement in regional militant activities and support for allied armed groups.
Among those listed in the reward announcement are Ali Asghar Hejazi, a longtime deputy chief of staff to Iran’s supreme leader, and Ali Larijani. Other individuals reportedly included on the list are Iran’s intelligence and interior ministers, as well as several IRGC commanders.
A banner released by the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service circulated images and names of the targeted figures, urging potential informants to provide information through secure communication channels. Individuals who supply credible intelligence may also be eligible for relocation assistance or other forms of protection.
Officials said the reward offer forms part of broader U.S. efforts to gather intelligence on Iran’s leadership and security apparatus amid escalating tensions in the region. The initiative also mirrors past reward campaigns targeting high-profile militant leaders and cyber actors linked to Iranian operations.
Iran has rejected U.S. accusations that its security officials are involved in terrorism, accusing Washington of using such measures to justify sanctions and political pressure against the country.
The announcement comes at a time of heightened confrontation between the United States and Iran, with ongoing military operations, regional missile exchanges, and growing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.
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