The US State Department's Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment and personnel.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice programme is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran's nuclear programme, including its facilities, equipment and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community.
Rewards for Justice, a State Department programme established in 1984, said it is seeking information on Iran's nuclear facilities and equipment, as well as people and organizations associated with the programme, including scientists across the Middle East and North Africa. People with relevant information can submit tips through the programme's secure channels.
The State Department said Iran's lack of compliance with the International Atomic Energy Agency on safeguards obligations had led to the agency's loss of "continuity of knowledge" regarding Iran's production and inventory of key components like centrifuges. The agency reported in 2025 that Iran was enriching uranium to 60% purity, a level described as a short technical step from the 90% generally required for weapons-grade uranium.
President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a deal to end the eight-month war. "We're dealing with them now. They want to make a deal very badly," he said. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said both sides were "reviewing the ideas and proposals we have presented" and that it remained hopeful of a deal being agreed. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear programme is peaceful.
The reward announcement comes while the US and Iran remain at war and diplomatic efforts continue. The US military's Central Command has launched Task Force Iron Gate to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and sanctioned material across its borders, and a naval blockade is in place as part of US efforts to choke off Iran's oil industry.
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