Security
US offers $10 million reward targeting key figures
The US is offering $10 million for information on senior IRGC-linked figures, including Mojtaba Khamenei, as part of the Rewards for Justice Program targeting threats to international security.
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By Pishtaz |
US Department of State announced a reward of up to $10 million for information identifying key figures linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The initiative is part of the Rewards for Justice Program, which targets individuals and networks considered threats to international security and regional stability.
According to the official announcement, the individuals are senior figures embedded within the Islamic Republic’s security structure rather than low-level operatives.
Many hold leadership roles across multiple institutions tied to the IRGC, allowing them to influence military planning, intelligence coordination and regional proxy operations.
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Incentives and secure reporting
The reward offer stands out not only for its size but also for the incentives designed to encourage credible information from potential sources.
Individuals providing verified intelligence may receive financial compensation along with relocation assistance.
Historically, similar rewards have encouraged defections or insider cooperation from individuals unwilling to act without assurances of protection and resettlement.
The State Department emphasized that secure communication methods remain central to the program’s effectiveness and credibility among potential informants.
Individuals are encouraged to use encrypted channels, including messaging applications and a reporting system accessible to the Tor network.
Further details on submitting information are available through the official platform at Rewards for Justice Program, which outlines secure communication options.
Strategic focus
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions involving the United States, Iran and Israel, following increased regional military activity and confrontation.
Recent reports of joint US-Israeli strikes on Islamic Republic-linked military installations have intensified scrutiny of the IRGC’s regional role and operational reach.
The inclusion of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in the list underscores the strategic focus on individuals believed to hold influence within Iran’s leadership networks.
Although his formal role remains unclear, observers suggest his connections to IRGC-linked networks elevate his significance within the broader security framework.
The Rewards for Justice program has previously offered bounties targeting terrorist leaders and financiers, producing mixed results across different operational contexts.