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US Offers $10M Bounty for Iran's New Supreme Leader Amid Escalating Conflict

The U.S. State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and other senior officials through its "Rewards for Justice" program. This move follows escalated hostilities after coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks in late February. President Donald Trump told G7 allies that Iran is "about to surrender" and labeled Tehran's leadership "deranged scumbags." The regional conflict continues into its second week with ongoing drone and missile exchanges.

Key Points: $10M US Bounty for Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei, Officials

  • $10M bounty via Rewards for Justice
  • Targets new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
  • Follows US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation
  • Trump claims Iran "about to surrender"
  • Conflict enters second week with drone exchanges
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US announces USD 10 million reward for information on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

US announces $10M reward for info on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and senior officials as Trump calls regime "deranged scumbags."

"Got information on these Iranian terrorist leaders? Send us a tip. It could make you eligible for a reward and relocation. - Rewards for Justice"

Washington, DC, March 14

The United States State Department has announced a bounty of USD 10 million for intelligence leading to Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside several other high-ranking Iranian officials.

The move on Friday follows an escalation in regional hostilities after coordinated US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military installations, which were met with retaliatory missile and drone offensives across the Middle East on February 28.

The incentive was launched via the State Department's "Rewards for Justice" initiative. This programme provides financial compensation for information that assists in finding or bringing to justice individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism directed at the United States.

In addition to Khamenei, the programme's updated list includes Iran's interior minister and the minister of intelligence and security.

In a social media update, Rewards for Justice stated, "Got information on these Iranian terrorist leaders? Send us a tip. It could make you eligible for a reward and relocation."

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian government is "about to surrender" in the face of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

According to Axios, which cited officials from G7 nations, the President made these comments during a virtual summit with world leaders on Wednesday. During the Group of Seven discussions regarding the results of Operation "Epic Fury," Trump reportedly told allies that he had "got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all."

As the regional conflict enters its second week with persistent drone and missile exchanges, the US President launched a scathing verbal attack on Tehran's leadership, labelling them "deranged scumbags."

He further remarked that it was his "great honour" to eliminate them. Discussing the extensive military campaign against Iran, the President asserted that Washington is conducting operations to "destroy the terrorist regime of Iran" through military means.

- ANI

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Priya S
The language used by the US President is undiplomatic and inflammatory. Calling leaders "deranged scumbags" only escalates tensions. We've seen how instability in the Middle East affects global oil prices and our economy here in India. Hope for a de-escalation soon. 🙏
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Aman W
$10 million is a huge amount! But honestly, this feels like something out of a movie. How exactly does this "Rewards for Justice" work? Will someone inside Iran really risk everything for this money? The whole situation is getting too volatile.
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Sarah B
From a strategic perspective, this bounty is a tool to create internal pressure and possibly encourage dissent within Iran's power structure. However, Trump's claim that Iran is "about to surrender" seems highly premature. The region is heading for a prolonged conflict, which is bad news for everyone.
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Vikram M
Our government's stance of strategic autonomy is being tested. We have good relations with both the US and Iran. We import a lot of oil from the region and have a large diaspora there. This conflict is a major headache for Indian foreign policy. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Nikhil C
The "cancer" analogy is harsh but not entirely wrong if you look at Iran's support for proxies. But the US approach is all muscle, no brain. Where is the diplomacy? This bounty system feels like a cheap tactic. The situation needs statesmanship, not reality TV rhetoric.

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