The United States government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or disruption of key figures linked to Iran’s security establishment, particularly individuals associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The announcement, issued through the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice programme, identifies several Iranian officials and security figures alleged to be connected to activities the U.S. describes as global terrorism operations.
Among those mentioned in the notice are the recently selected Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who killed during the US – Israeli led “Operation Lion’s Roar” in February.
Others are; Ali Asghar Hejazi, Ali Larijani, Esmail Khatib, Eskandar Momeni, and Yahya Rahim Safavi.
According to the notice, the individuals are believed to command or influence different operational components linked to the IRGC, which Washington has previously designated as a terrorist organization.
The U.S. authorities allege that the IRGC is involved in planning, organizing, and executing militant operations beyond Iran’s borders.
The poster circulated by the programme on the verified X handle urges anyone with credible information about the listed figures or other key IRGC leaders to submit tips through encrypted communication channels, including a Tor-based tip-line or the Signal messaging platform.
Informants whose information leads to significant breakthroughs may also qualify for relocation assistance in addition to the financial reward.
The Rewards for Justice initiative, run by the U.S. government’s diplomatic security services, has for decades offered financial incentives for intelligence on individuals and networks accused of terrorism-related activities worldwide.
The move is expected to further heighten tensions between United States and Iran, whose relations have remained strained over regional security issues, sanctions, and Iran’s alleged support for armed groups in the Middle East.
The Iranian authorities have repeatedly rejected U.S. accusations against the IRGC, describing them as politically motivated.
Analysts say the latest reward announcement underscores Washington’s continued focus on intelligence gathering and pressure against Iran’s security apparatus.
