US Offers Millions for Information on Top Iranian Leaders

The US State Department announced on March 13, 2026, a reward of up to $12 million for information leading to the location and identification of ten Iranian officials, including Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader. The initiative, part of the “Rewards for Justice” program, aims to gather intelligence on individuals linked to terrorism and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Key Individuals Targeted

Besides Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the reward offer extends to several high-ranking Iranian officials. These include:

• Ali Larijani: Iran’s security chief.
• Esmail Khatib: Minister of Intelligence, and Security.
• Eskandar Momeni: Interior Minister.
• Two additional officials within Ayatollah Khamenei’s inner circle.

Rationale for the Rewards

The State Department asserts that these individuals “command and direct various elements of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which plans, organizes, and executes terrorism around the world.” The rewards are intended to disrupt the IRGC’s operations and hold those responsible for terrorist activities accountable.

How to Submit Information

The State Department encourages individuals with relevant information to submit it securely via Tor or Signal. Tipsters may be eligible for relocation and financial compensation through the “Rewards for Justice” program.

Background: Recent Political Shifts in Iran

This announcement follows the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei’s father, on February 28, 2026, in a bombing that occurred at the onset of the US-Israeli war against Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei subsequently assumed the position of supreme leader.

Rewards for Justice Program

The “Rewards for Justice” program has been instrumental in gathering intelligence related to terrorism and other serious crimes. It offers financial incentives for information leading to the capture or prosecution of wanted individuals.

The US State Department offered a US$10 million (S$12.8 million) reward on March 13 for information about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and other top officials.