Iran’s nuclear programme: US offers US$20 million reward for information

The US military has announced a US$20 million reward, potentially including relocation opportunities, for information pertaining to Iran's nuclear program. This follows President Donald Trump's assertion that Tehran seeks to reach a deal to conclude the ongoing war. The Rewards for Justice programme, instituted by the State Department in 1984, aims to incentivize information that safeguards American lives and interests.

The agency's discord with Iran stems from Iran's non-compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards, resulting in a lack of "continuity of knowledge" concerning Iran's production and inventory of key components. The reward's specific criteria remain undisclosed. Trump reiterated that the absence of Iran's nuclear capability would have spared Israel from destruction, implying Iran's eagerness to end the conflict.

Diplomatic endeavors are underway to forestall a resurgence of hostilities. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed his nation's ongoing dialogue efforts to resolve the crisis. Earlier this week, Trump hinted at targeting specific sites, including a suspected nuclear facility in central Iran, which Tehran denies.