US offers up to $15 million for information on IRGC drone network

According to the Arab Times Kuwait, the United States government has announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of financial networks associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The initiative, part of the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program, specifically targets entities and individuals accused of facilitating the procurement and development of drone technology for the Iranian military.

Washington has long maintained that the IRGC’s drone program poses a significant security challenge to regional stability. By offering financial incentives for actionable intelligence, the US aims to map and dismantle the complex supply chains and front companies that the IRGC allegedly utilizes to bypass international sanctions and acquire sensitive components for its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet.

This move follows a series of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran regarding the latter's military activities in the Middle East. The US government frequently employs the Rewards for Justice program as a tool to exert economic and intelligence pressure on organizations it designates as threats to its national security interests. Officials have indicated that the information sought includes details on financial transactions, shipping logistics, and the identities of key intermediaries involved in the network.

As of now, the Iranian government has not issued a formal response to this specific announcement. The US State Department continues to encourage individuals with relevant information to contact their regional embassies or utilize the program's secure digital channels, emphasizing that such cooperation is vital for regional security efforts.