US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Mojtaba Khamenei and Senior Iranian Officials

The United States State Department has announced a major reward offer of up to $10 million for information about Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials. The announcement was made through the government’s well-known Rewards for Justice program, which is designed to gather intelligence on individuals accused of supporting international terrorism.

According to the public notice issued by the State Department, the reward targets iran’s newly recognized Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei along with a number of influential political and security figures. The United States government described them in the campaign as “Iranian terrorist leaders” and is urging individuals around the world to submit credible information that could assist authorities.

The department promoted the appeal on the Social Media platform X, sharing a banner that called for information about individuals allegedly connected to leadership roles within Iran’s security apparatus. The banner specifically mentioned Mojtaba Khamenei, who is the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate that Ali Khamenei was killed during the early stage of the ongoing conflict on February 28.

The reward notice emphasized that individuals who provide reliable intelligence could receive significant financial compensation and may also qualify for relocation assistance. According to officials, the reward amount could reach as high as $10 million depending on the value and credibility of the information provided.

The message in the banner stated:

“These individuals command and direct various elements of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (irgc), which plans, organizes, and executes terrorism around the world.”

In addition to Mojtaba Khamenei, the public appeal lists several senior Iranian officials whom US authorities believe play key roles within the country’s political and security leadership structure.

Among the individuals mentioned in the appeal are:

• Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib
• Deputy Chief of Staff Ali Asghar Hejazi
• Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi
• Interior Minister Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni
• Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani

According to the US government, these officials are considered influential figures within Iran’s leadership network and are believed to oversee different branches or operational units associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Washington has long accused the IRGC of planning and coordinating operations outside Iran’s borders.

The United States government has designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization and frequently accuses the group of supporting militant activities across the Middle East and beyond. Iranian authorities, however, strongly reject these accusations and argue that the IRGC plays a legitimate role in national defense and regional security.

The information request is being coordinated through the Rewards for Justice program, which is operated by the Diplomatic Security Service within the US State Department. The program has previously issued similar reward offers targeting suspected militant leaders, cyber criminals, and international fugitives.

Officials involved with the program explained that individuals who possess relevant information about the listed Iranian officials or other high-ranking IRGC commanders can safely contact the program through secure and encrypted communication methods.

These communication channels include encrypted messaging services as well as a secure submission system available through the Tor network, allowing informants to protect their identity while sharing intelligence.

The official banner released by the program stated that:

“Eligible information could lead to a reward of up to USD 10 million.”

This reward level represents one of the larger financial incentives offered under the Rewards for Justice initiative, highlighting the importance the US government places on gathering intelligence related to Iran’s leadership and security networks.

The announcement comes during a period of heightened geopolitical tension between Washington and Tehran. Relations between the two countries have remained strained for years, particularly over issues involving regional security, nuclear policy, and Iran’s military influence in the Middle East.

In recent months, US officials have stepped up pressure on Iranian intelligence and military networks that they believe are linked to activities outside Iran’s borders. The new reward announcement appears to be part of that broader strategy aimed at weakening the operational capabilities of groups connected to the IRGC.

Analysts say the move could further intensify diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly as the reward program publicly targets individuals who hold prominent roles within Iran’s political and security establishment.

Iranian officials have not yet issued a detailed response to the announcement, but past statements from Tehran have consistently rejected US accusations regarding terrorism and foreign operations.

For now, the US State Department is continuing its public campaign to collect intelligence through the Rewards for Justice program, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the listed officials to submit information through secure channels.

As geopolitical tensions continue to rise, the reward offer signals Washington’s growing focus on gathering intelligence about Iran’s leadership and security structure. Whether the campaign will produce actionable information remains uncertain, but it represents one of the most visible intelligence outreach efforts by the United States in recent months.