US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Iran’s Supreme Leader
The United States government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about the whereabouts and activities of several senior Iranian officials, including the country’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of State under its counter-terrorism initiative known as the Rewards for Justice Program.
According to U.S. officials, the reward offer is aimed at obtaining credible information about a group of Iranian leaders believed to be connected with operations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Washington designates as a foreign terrorist organization. Authorities say the targeted individuals are suspected of directing activities that threaten international security and stability.
Among those included in the list are key figures within Iran’s security and intelligence structure. Reports indicate that the reward covers information that could help identify or locate the officials or provide details about their operations. In addition to Mojtaba Khamenei, other officials named reportedly include Iran’s national security adviser Ali Larijani, intelligence minister Esmail Khatib and interior minister Eskandar Momeni.
The move comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following escalating geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The U.S. State Department said individuals who provide reliable information may also be eligible for relocation to the United States in addition to receiving financial compensation.
American officials say the reward offer is part of broader efforts to gather intelligence on individuals accused of coordinating militant activities across different regions. The Rewards for Justice programme has historically been used to track suspected terrorists and key figures linked to extremist organisations around the world.
Iranian authorities have rejected accusations that their officials are involved in international terrorism, often describing such claims as politically motivated. Analysts say the latest announcement could further strain diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran at a time when regional security concerns remain high.
Observers note that offering financial rewards for information about high-ranking foreign officials is an unusual but not unprecedented tactic in global intelligence operations. As the situation continues to develop, international observers are closely monitoring how the announcement may affect ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
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