The United States announced a reward of up to $10 million on March 14, 2026, for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and nine other senior IRGC military and intelligence officials, through the Rewards for Justice program.
Targeting IRGC Leadership
The State Department’s offer covers credible tips on Khamenei—elevated after his father Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes—and key figures accused of directing global terrorist activities. Informants may also qualify for relocation assistance amid escalating Operation Epic Fury.
Context of Announcement
This psychological escalation follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claims that Khamenei is “wounded and disfigured,” amid 15,000+ US strikes degrading Iranian capabilities. Iran dismisses the bounty as political theater, vowing retaliation.
Broader Rewards for Justice Scope
The program, run by Diplomatic Security, incentivizes intelligence on threats via secure channels like Signal or Tor, previously yielding successes against al-Qaeda and ISIS leaders during heightened US-Iran tensions.
