US offers US$20mil reward for info on Iran’s nuclear programme

The United States has announced a US$20 million reward and potential relocation for information regarding Iran's nuclear program, under the Rewards for Justice program. This initiative, established in 1984, offers financial incentives to disclose details about Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment, and associated personnel. State Department spokesperson emphasized that Iran's failure to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards has resulted in the organization losing crucial knowledge about Iran's nuclear production and inventory.

President Donald Trump reiterated on Friday that Iran desires a deal to end the ongoing war, while also asserting that the U.S. military has effectively dismantled Iran's nuclear capabilities. He argued that the absence of such a program would have led to the establishment of Israel. Despite Iran's economy and military being heavily impacted by the war, the president claimed that Tehran is eager to reach a resolution.

Diplomatic efforts have been underway to prevent a resurgence of hostilities, with Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian expressing his government's commitment to resolving the crisis through dialogue. Earlier in the week, Trump mentioned that he still needed to address a few targets, including a suspected nuclear site in central Iran, a claim Tehran denies.