US offers $20 million reward and 'possible relocation' for information on 'Iran’s nuclear program'

The United States is offering a reward of up to $20 million, along with possible relocation, for information regarding Iran's nuclear program, according to the US military. The State Department's Rewards for Justice initiative has initiated this program to gather knowledge about Iran's facilities, equipment, personnel, and the movement of such assets, targeting scientists or any related activities.

Established in 1984, the Rewards for Justice programme aims to protect national security by incentivizing the submission of valuable information. The State Department explained that Iran's non-compliance with the IAEA's safeguards obligations has led to a loss of continuity of knowledge concerning Iran's production and inventory of crucial components such as centrifuges.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that US forces have utterly destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities. During a speech at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Trump emphasized that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon, stating that they are not even close to achieving such capability. He added that if he hadn't intervened with B2 bombers over a year ago, Iran would pose an existential threat to Israel.

The pursuit of Iran's nuclear ambitions has been a pivotal factor in negotiations aimed at ending the Iran War, which commenced in late February following US and Israeli strikes on the country. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Friday that his government is still actively pursuing dialogue to resolve the conflict.