U.S. reward for 2 terror 'facilitators'

The United States is offering rewards for information on two men identified as "key Iran-based facilitators and financiers" for the al-Qaida terrorist network, according to an emailed statement Thursday from the State Department.

The State Department, under its Rewards for Justice Program, has authorized a payment of up to $7 million for information leading to the location of Iran-based senior facilitator and financier Muhsin al-Fadhli and up to $5 million for information leading to the location of his deputy, Adel Radi Saqr al-Wahabi al-Harbi.

"Al-Fadhli and al-Harbi facilitate the movement of funds and operatives through Iran" on behalf of al-Qaida, according to the State Department.

"Both men are wanted by Saudi authorities in connection with their terrorist activities, and al-Fadhli is wanted by authorities in Kuwait on terrorism-related charges," the department said.

Al-Fadhli was among the few trusted al-Qaida leaders who received advance notification that terrorists would strike the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, according to the State Department.

Al-Qaida operatives in Iran are moving fighters and money through Turkey to support affiliates in Syria, according to the State Department.

Also, al-Fadhli has "assisted" al-Qaida in moving "multiple operatives" from Pakistan via Iran and Turkey to destinations in Europe and North America, according to the statement.