US seeks information on Iranian IRGC leaders, offers up to $10 million reward
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The United States is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on senior leaders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Five specific IRGC commanders are named in the U.S. government reward notice.
- The initiative aims to disrupt the IRGC's operations and international networks as part of a pressure campaign.
The United States has announced rewards of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of senior commanders and key leaders within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This move is part of an ongoing U.S. pressure campaign aimed at disrupting the organization's global operations and networks.
A U.S. government reward notice specifically identifies five senior IRGC figures, stating they command or direct various elements of the organization. Washington accuses the IRGC of planning, organizing, and executing acts of terrorism worldwide. The named individuals include Ahmad Vahidi, Commander of the IRGC; Ali Abdollahi, Chief of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters; Sa'id Aghajani, IRGC Aerospace Force UAV Commander; Hamidreza Lashgarian, Chief of the IRGC Cyber-Electronic Command; and Majid Khademi, Commander of the IRGC Intelligence Organization.
In addition to these five, the U.S. is seeking information on other senior IRGC leaders and its component branches. Individuals providing actionable intelligence could be eligible for financial rewards up to $10 million, with potential assistance for relocation depending on the value of the information provided to U.S. authorities.
This announcement marks a significant escalation in the U.S. strategy against the IRGC and its leadership. The focus is on disrupting the organization's ability to conduct its activities and maintain its international reach.
Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.