After a public appearance of various senior Iranian officials in Tehran for 'International Quds Day,' the U.S. State Department announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian political and security leaders. This campaign is part of the 'Rewards for Justice' program, which aims to gather intelligence on individuals accused of being involved in terrorism linked to Iran. The focus is particularly on those associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an influential military body that has been tied to international terrorism.

In its announcement, the U.S. government labeled these individuals as 'Iranian terrorist leaders' and indicated that providing information about them could qualify informants for protection or resettlement. Among those being targeted is the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former leader Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated during a conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel. The actions against these figures reflect the U.S.'s ongoing strategy to disrupt Iranian influence in the region.

This move comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly regarding Iran's regional activities and support for groups that the U.S. categorizes as terrorist organizations. By offering rewards, the U.S. aims to undermine the leadership structures of the IRGC and other related entities, seeking to diminish their operational capabilities and influence both domestically in Iran and across the Middle East.