US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program
The United States is offering up to $20 million to anyone with information on Iran's nuclear program. The announcement came from the U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program in a post on X.
The announcement said that if you have information on Iran's nuclear program, assets, or associated individuals, you can send it via Signal or a Tor-based tip line. Informants may be eligible for a reward and relocation.
The State Department said it was seeking information on nuclear scientists and staff, nuclear program-related technologies and capabilities, and associated organizations and personnel.
The agency added that the U.S. government remains committed to countering any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapons program.
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump considers renewed military strikes against Iran, while Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over the country's nuclear program.
On Friday, Trump reiterated that Iran would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon, pointing to previous U.S. military operations targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.
On Thursday, the president met with his national security team to consider renewing military strikes against Iran, after promising to wait until after the midterm elections.
Senior U.S. officials told Fox News that Nov. 9 marks a new moon in the Middle East, meaning little to no moonlight — a condition considered favourable for military operations.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said Washington would make a decision on resuming the war. He asked whether the U.S. should go further with strikes to ensure Iran's nuclear program is dead and that it will never happen again.
Trump added that he would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe he will have to, and everyone will know soon enough.
According to reports citing a U.S. official, U.S. Central Command is finalizing preparations for a potential resumption of major operations in Iran, but has not received a new directive from Washington.
