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International reward offer

US Offers Reward for Iran Leaders

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026

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The United States — United States Department of State's reward offer against Iranian officials, including Mojtaba Khamenei, escalates geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting oil prices due to threats to strategic oil routes. This move could also lead to increased instability in the Middle East, affecting investor confidence in the region.

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The United States — United States Department of State has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture or prosecution of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and other top officials including Esmaeil Khatib and Eskandar Momeni. These individuals are accused of commanding elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the United States — United States Department of State claims orchestrates global terrorism. This action comes amid heightened tensions and an ongoing conflict between Iran and a US-Israel coalition, following the reported death of Mojtaba Khamenei's father, Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed on March 8, has vowed continued retaliatory actions against enemies and threatened strategic oil routes, further exacerbating regional instability.

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Esmaeil Khatib, Iran's Minister of Intelligence and Security, is among the officials targeted by the United States — United States Department of State's reward offer.
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Eskandar Momeni, Iran's Interior Minister, is included in the list of Iranian officials for whom the United States — United States Department of State is offering a reward.
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Asghar Hijazi, deputy chief of staff to the supreme leader, is listed as one of the Iranian officials targeted by the reward program.
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Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military adviser, is among the Iranian officials for whom the United States — United States Department of State is offering a reward.
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