US Offers $20 Million for Information on Iran’s Nuclear Program
The State Department’s Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear program. It is seeking details about nuclear scientists and staff, the program’s technical resources and abilities, and the groups and individuals connected to it. People can submit information through Signal, Telegram or a Tor-based tip line, and may be eligible for relocation as well as a reward.
The program said it remains committed to countering efforts by Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Its announcement cited the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 2025 finding that Iran was enriching uranium to 60% purity, and said the agency had lost “continuity of knowledge” about Iran’s production and inventory of key components, including centrifuges, because of Iran’s lack of compliance with safeguards obligations.
The offer comes as Washington and Tehran continue nuclear negotiations and President Donald Trump considers whether to resume military strikes. Trump said he would prefer not to destroy more of Iran but might do so. U.S. Central Command is preparing for the possible resumption of major operations, though it has not received updated orders from Washington. A U.S. official said Qatar was mediating fresh discussions, with at least three meetings on proposals held during the past week, including in Tehran and Doha.
US Seeks Nuclear Intelligence as Trump Weighs More Iran Strikes
The Trump administration is pairing a multimillion-dollar intelligence offer with the possibility of renewed military action against Iran. On November 6, the State Department announced a reward of up to $20 million, plus possible relocation, for information about Iranian nuclear personnel, technologies and associated organizations.
The timing matters: Washington and Tehran are still negotiating, while President Donald Trump is weighing whether to resume strikes. Trump said he would rather avoid destroying more of Iran, but might have to. U.S. Central Command is preparing for a possible return to major operations, although it has received no new directive from Washington. Qatar has been mediating discussions, and at least three meetings on proposals took place during the past week.
The administration says it wants to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The State Department’s announcement cited the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 2025 finding that Iran was enriching uranium to 60% purity, and raised concerns about the agency’s diminished knowledge of Iran’s centrifuge production and inventory. The public reward drive underscores the stakes of a policy that is combining intelligence collection and military pressure even as talks continue.
US Offers Reward to Counter Iran’s Nuclear Threat
The United States is offering up to $20 million for information that could help expose Iran’s nuclear program, a direct effort to counter a threat the Trump administration says it will not allow to become a nuclear weapon. The State Department is seeking information on Iranian scientists and staff, program technologies and capabilities, and related organizations and personnel. It is also offering possible relocation.
The offer comes as President Donald Trump weighs renewed strikes and negotiations with Tehran continue. Trump has said he would rather not destroy more of Iran but could do so. U.S. Central Command is preparing for possible major operations, though it has received no new directive. Qatar has been mediating fresh discussions, including at least three meetings on proposals during the past week.
The State Department pointed to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 2025 finding that Iran was enriching uranium to 60% purity. It also said the agency had lost continuity of knowledge about Iran’s production and inventory of key components such as centrifuges because of Iran’s lack of compliance with safeguards obligations. The administration’s position is that preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon requires sustained pressure, while diplomatic discussions remain underway.
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