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US offers $20 million reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program'

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $20 million alongside potential relocation for actionable intelligence regarding Iranian nuclear facilities, equipment, and scientists. This initiative aims to restore visibility after international inspectors lost track of critical component inventories and centrifuge manufacturing. While the administration seeks actionable leads, specific guidelines detailing what exact findings qualify for the maximum financial payout have not been released.

Key points

  • American national security officials are utilizing major financial incentives to regain l…: American national security officials are utilizing major financial incentives to regain lost oversight of Iranian nuclear capabilities.
  • Non-compliance with international safeguards has severely hampered global monitoring of T…: Non-compliance with international safeguards has severely hampered global monitoring of Tehran's centrifuge manufacturing pipelines.
  • The intelligence bounty surfaces alongside claims from President Donald Trump that Tehran…: The intelligence bounty surfaces alongside claims from President Donald Trump that Tehran wants to reach a deal.

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Washington is offering a $20 million reward "and possible relocation" for information about Iran's nuclear programme, the US military said Friday, as President Donald Trump reiterated Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war.

A State Department programme, Rewards for Justice, "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," US Central Command said on X.

The programme was established in 1984 under the State Department's national security rewards programme to offer money for information that protects American lives and interests.

In its statement about the reward, the State Department said Iran's "lack of compliance with the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) on safeguards obligations has led to the agency's loss of 'continuity of knowledge' regarding Iran's production and inventory of key components like centrifuges.

It gave no specific parameters on what information would yield a $20 million reward.

Rewards for Justice is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for…

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