The United States has placed a $20 million bounty on an Iranian accused of being involved in a plot to assassinate former national security advisor John Bolton. The individual, named Sharam Shakuri, is said to be a key member of an elite unit within Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that is responsible for carrying out covert operations. The US alleges that Shakuri was part of a conspiracy to kill Bolton during a visit to Paris in 2018. The US State Department issued the reward as part of its Rewards for Justice program, which offers money for information leading to the capture of individuals involved in acts of terrorism against Americans. The program has been used to target other high-profile individuals, including leaders of terrorist organizations and members of the Iranian government. The announcement of the bounty on Shakuri comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and Iran, with both countries engaging in a series of hostile actions and exchanges. The US has accused Iran of supporting terrorist groups and engaging in destabilizing activities in the Middle East, while Iran has accused the US of conducting acts of aggression and interference in its internal affairs. The bounty on Shakuri is seen as a further escalation of the conflict between the two countries, and raises concerns about the potential for further violence and retaliatory actions.
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US offers $20 million reward for Iranian suspect in alleged assassination plot against John Bolton – BBC.com
