The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information concerning Iran's nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, according to the U.S. military's Central Command. The State Department's Rewards for Justice program is managing the initiative, which also includes the possibility of relocation for informants.
The program, established in 1984, aims to provide financial incentives for information that safeguards American lives and interests. The State Department highlighted Iran's non-compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, which has resulted in the agency losing "continuity of knowledge" regarding Iran's nuclear materials and components, such as centrifuges.
While the specifics of what information would qualify for the full $20 million reward were not detailed, the announcement comes amid President Donald Trump's persistent claims that U.S. actions have neutralized Iran's nuclear capabilities. "If we didn't hit Iran, you wouldn't have Israel today," Trump stated Friday, asserting that Iran would have deployed nuclear weapons to obliterate the Middle East if they had possessed them.
Conversely, President Trump also suggested that Iran, whose economy and military he claims have been significantly impacted by eight months of conflict, is keen on resolving the current hostilities. "We're dealing with them now. They want to make a deal very badly," he remarked.
Efforts by international mediators are actively underway to de-escalate the situation and prevent further conflict. Earlier this week, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated his government's commitment to seeking a resolution through dialogue. Notably, President Trump had previously mentioned the need to address specific targets, such as the alleged nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran, a designation denied by Tehran.
