US offers $20 million reward for intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program despite claims of obliteration

The United States government has announced a reward of up to $20 million for intelligence regarding Iran’s nuclear program. This initiative, part of the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program, was announced by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday. The reward may also include possible relocation for individuals providing information that assists US authorities in their investigations.

According to People Daily Kenya, ABC News AU, Al-Monitor, and Gulf News, the sought information includes details on Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as members of the scientific community, as well as the movement of these assets. While the program offers the maximum reward, People Daily Kenya and Gulf News note that the specific criteria for awarding the full amount or how individual tips are assessed have not been specified.

The announcement comes as President Donald Trump has reiterated claims that Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war, despite his repeated assertions that the nuclear program has been obliterated. ABC News AU and Gulf News report that the Rewards for Justice program was established in 1984 to provide funds for information protecting American interests and lives.

Gulf News further notes that the State Department cited Iran's lack of compliance with IAEA safeguards obligations as a factor regarding the loss of continuity of knowledge concerning Iran's production and inventory of key components.

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