US Announces $10 Million Reward for Information on Iran Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

The United States Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, along with several senior officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The appeal was issued through the Rewards for Justice Program, a US government initiative that offers financial rewards for information related to individuals considered threats to US security.

Public Appeal for Information

The announcement was made through a public banner shared online, urging people to provide information on what US authorities described as “Iranian terrorist leaders.”

Among those named is Mojtaba Khamenei, who became Iran’s supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during the initial phase of the ongoing conflict in the region.

The reward offer highlights Washington’s intensified focus on Iran’s leadership during the escalating geopolitical crisis.

Targeting Senior Iranian Officials

Alongside Mojtaba Khamenei, the reward announcement also refers to several senior figures within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The IRGC is a powerful branch of Iran’s military establishment and plays a central role in the country’s defence and regional strategy.

US authorities have repeatedly accused the organisation of supporting militant activities across the Middle East.

Rising Tensions Between US and Iran

The reward announcement comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran following weeks of military confrontation involving American and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

The conflict has already led to missile exchanges, military deployments and disruptions in global energy routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

The move by the United States signals a further escalation in its strategy toward Iran’s leadership.

Global Attention on Conflict Escalation

The offer of a reward for information on senior Iranian leaders is expected to intensify diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Observers say such measures could increase pressure on Iran’s leadership while also raising the stakes in an already volatile regional conflict.

As the crisis continues, governments and international organisations are closely monitoring developments across the Middle East.