The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million, and possible relocation, for information about Iran's nuclear program, U.S. Central Command announced Friday. The offer comes from the State Department's Rewards for Justice program and covers intelligence on nuclear facilities, equipment and associated personnel, including members of Iran's scientific community and their movements.
"If you have information on Iran's nuclear program, assets, or associated individuals, send it to us via Signal or our Tor-based tip line. You may be eligible for a reward and relocation," Rewards for Justice said in a post on X. The State Department said it is seeking information on "nuclear scientists and staff, nuclear program-related technologies, and capabilities, associated organizations and personnel," adding that "the U.S. government remains committed to countering any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapons program."
Watchdog lost track of centrifuges
In announcing the reward, the State Department pointed to Iran's "lack of compliance" with its safeguards obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which it said has led to "the agency's loss of continuity of knowledge regarding Iran's production and inventory of key components like centrifuges." The department did not say what kind of information would qualify for the full $20 million.
Rewards for Justice was established in 1984 as the State Department's national security rewards program, offering payments for information that protects American lives and interests. Its tip lines are designed to let sources reach U.S. officials securely.
Strikes or a deal
The offer comes as President Donald Trump weighs whether to resume major military operations against Iran while negotiations continue through mediators. Trump met with his national security team Thursday to consider renewed strikes, Fox News reported, after promising to wait until after the midterm elections. On Friday he reiterated that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and said Tehran "wants to make a deal very badly."
Vice President JD Vance has been leading a quiet push for a new ceasefire and a return to nuclear talks, Axios reported. In Tehran, army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia told state media that Iran's forces are "stronger" than at the start of the war in February and that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran's demands are met, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ.
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