The United States has announced a major escalation in its efforts to track senior Iranian officials, offering up to 10 million dollars for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and nine other top figures tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Named under the Rewards for Justice programme, the officials are accused by Washington of orchestrating terrorist operations, destabilizing the region, and directing hostile activities targeting US citizens and allies abroad. The reward is intended to incentivize actionable intelligence that could help the US locate, monitor, or prevent these individuals’ activities, underscoring the seriousness of US concerns over Tehran’s role in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The list of targets includes high‑level military commanders, intelligence chiefs, and national security advisers believed to be central in executing Iran’s global strategic operations. Iranian officials have dismissed the announcement as politically motivated propaganda, denouncing the US move as interference in the country’s internal affairs. Analysts say the reward highlights the widening standoff between Washington and Tehran, adding a new layer of tension to an already volatile region, even as diplomatic channels remain limited and the threat of further conflict looms over the Gulf.
