The U.S. State Department has offered up to $10 million through its Rewards for Justice program for information on Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior officials linked to the IRGC. Named figures include Ali Asghar Hejazi, Ali Larijani, Yahya Rahim Safavi, Esmail Khatib and Eskandar Momeni. The State Department alleges the IRGC has orchestrated attacks on Americans and expanded its political and economic influence since 1979. Credible tips submitted to the program may be eligible for rewards up to $10 million.
U.S. Offers Up to $10M for Information on Mojtaba Khamenei and Senior IRGC Officials
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 14, 2016.(Getty Images)
The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million through its Rewards for Justice program for information on Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior officials tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Officials say the listing is intended to gather actionable intelligence on the IRGC and its leadership. The U.S. government accuses the IRGC of orchestrating attacks on Americans and supporting terrorist activity; these allegations are those of the State Department.
Who Is Named?
Primary target: Mojtaba Khamenei, identified by U.S. officials as the newly recognized supreme leader and the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The State Department said individuals who provide credible information may be eligible for rewards of up to $10 million. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on Feb. 25, 2026.
Other officials named: Ali Asghar Hejazi (deputy chief of staff for the Supreme Leader’s Office); Ali Larijani (secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council); Yahya Rahim Safavi (senior military adviser to the supreme leader); Esmail Khatib (minister of intelligence); Eskandar Momeni (interior minister).
"The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), part of Iran’s official military, plays a central role in Iran’s use of terrorism as a key tool of Iranian statecraft," the State Department said. "The IRGC is responsible for numerous attacks targeting Americans and U.S. facilities, including those that have killed U.S. citizens."
Why This Matters
The State Department notes that since its founding after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the IRGC has expanded its role well beyond conventional military operations and become deeply embedded in Iran’s political and economic systems, exercising substantial influence over foreign policy.
About the Rewards for Justice Program
The Rewards for Justice program enables the U.S. government to offer financial incentives for information that helps disrupt terrorist networks or identify individuals involved in attacks on Americans. The department says individuals who provide credible, verifiable information that advances investigations may be eligible for rewards of up to $10 million. Tips can be submitted through the Rewards for Justice website and designated secure channels.
Note: The descriptions and accusations in this article reflect statements from the U.S. State Department. Independent verification and additional context from other sources may be available.
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