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U.S. Offers $10M for Info on Iran's Khamenei

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. State Department offers up to $10 million for information on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, and nine officials tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and to attack U.S. bases unless they are shut, a move that could heighten regional tension.
Iranian officials say Khamenei remains operational, countering U.S. claims of fragmentation.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. This shift led to strained U.S.-Iran relations, marked by sanctions and the rise of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ongoing tensions, highlighted by threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, reflect the region's volatility and the significant impact of the revolution on global oil trade.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department offers up to $10 million for information on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, and nine officials tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and to attack U.S. bases unless they are shut, a move that could heighten regional tension.
Iranian officials say Khamenei remains operational, countering U.S. claims of fragmentation.

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