US offers up to $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program
The US military said Washington is offering up to $20 million and possible relocation for information on Iran's nuclear program. The offer runs through the State Department's Rewards for Justice program.
- US Central Command announced a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation on Friday.
- Information sought covers Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Mediators are working to prevent a resumption of fighting.
The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million, and possible relocation, for information about Iran's nuclear program, the US military said on Friday. US Central Command posted the announcement on X.
The reward is offered through the State Department's Rewards for Justice program. Information sought covers Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment and associated personnel, including those in the scientific community. Euronews reported that it also covers the movement of such personnel and equipment.
Central Command said the US "is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran's nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community". The State Department gave no specific parameters on what information would qualify for the reward.
The Rewards for Justice program was established in 1984 under the State Department's national security rewards program. It offers money for information that could help protect national security.
The State Department said Iran's lack of compliance with its safeguards obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency has led the agency to lose continuity of knowledge about Iran's production and inventory of key components such as centrifuges.
Speaking in Florida on Friday, President Donald Trump said: "We're dealing with them now. They want to make a deal very badly." He also said: "We're also ensuring that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon." Earlier this week he said he still had to take care of one or two targets, including Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran, which Tehran denies is a nuclear facility.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that his government was still trying to resolve the crisis through dialogue. Euronews said Iran's nuclear ambitions have been central to negotiations over ending the war, which began in late February after US and Israeli strikes. Mediators are working to prevent any resumption of fighting.
Background
khabr.pk reported on 7 November that President Donald Trump said US forces carried out new limited strikes on an Iranian air defence system, while Iran was reviewing proposals from mediator Qatar on its nuclear programme. On 6 November, we reported that Trump said he would soon decide whether to widen the war.
Why it matters
Pakistan borders Iran and has many workers in the Gulf, so continued US-Iran tension is closely watched. Fuel prices are already high: khabr.pk recorded petrol at Rs346 per litre and diesel at Rs378 on 7 November. Pakistan's pressure on fuel costs and the safety of workers in the region depend partly on whether the conflict is contained.
