Washington, D.C. — March 14, 2026
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about Mojtaba Khamenei, identified by U.S. authorities as Iran’s new supreme leader, and several senior Iranian officials. The announcement was made under the U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice program, which seeks information related to security threats and international networks.
The move comes amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran, with Washington aiming to gather intelligence on individuals believed to be connected to Iran’s military and security structures.
Officials Named in the U.S. Announcement
The Diplomatic Security Service of the U.S. State Department released a public banner listing individuals for whom information is being sought.
Along with Mojtaba Khamenei, the list includes:
Ali Asghar Hejazi, former deputy chief of staff to Iran’s supreme leader
Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian political and security official
U.S. officials allege that these individuals play roles in decision-making processes connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Additional Iranian Officials Mentioned
The announcement also references several other senior Iranian figures believed to have links to networks associated with the IRGC. These include:
Yahya Rahim Safavi, senior military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader
Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s interior minister
Ismail Khatib, Iran’s intelligence minister
According to U.S. authorities, these individuals are connected to structures or operations associated with Iran’s security and military networks.
Key Positions Referenced in the U.S. Notice
The published banner also identifies four senior positions believed to be closely tied to IRGC activities, although the individuals currently holding these posts were not named. The positions listed include:
Secretary of the Supreme Defense Council
Head of the Supreme Leader’s Military Office
Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader
U.S. officials believe these roles are closely involved in planning or coordinating IRGC-related activities.
U.S. Allegations Regarding IRGC Activities
According to U.S. authorities, the individuals listed are believed to play roles in directing or coordinating various IRGC operations. U.S. agencies have long alleged that the IRGC has been involved in planning and organizing operations in different parts of the world.
The reward announcement is part of Washington’s broader effort to collect intelligence about networks linked to the IRGC and related activities.
How Information Can Be Submitted
Under the Rewards for Justice program, individuals who have credible information about these officials or networks linked to the IRGC can contact U.S. authorities through secure communication channels.
The program allows communication through encrypted messaging platforms and Tor-based secure systems to protect the identity of informants. If the information provided proves useful, the individual may receive a reward of up to $10 million.
