- Officials added that those who provide credible intelligence may qualify for financial compensation and possible relocation
- The reward is being offered through the government’s Rewards for Justice initiative
- Mojtaba Khamenei’s father, Ali Khamenei, reportedly died in a bombing on February 28 during the early phase of a conflict
The United States Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about Iran’s newly named supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and several other senior Iranian officials.
According to a statement released on Friday, Eko Hot Blog gathered that the reward also applies to information regarding other figures linked to Iran’s security structure, including Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
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The State Department said the individuals are believed to play key roles in directing operations connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Washington accuses of planning and carrying out acts of terrorism internationally.
Authorities encouraged anyone with relevant information to submit tips through secure communication channels such as Tor or the encrypted messaging app Signal.
Officials added that those who provide credible intelligence may qualify for financial compensation and possible relocation.
The reward is being offered through the government’s Rewards for Justice initiative, a long-running programme that pays individuals who provide information leading to the capture or prosecution of wanted persons.
Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei’s father, Ali Khamenei, reportedly died in a bombing on February 28 during the early phase of a conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran.
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