{
  "id": 18618698,
  "title": "US offers $20m for information on Iran nuclear programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/us-offers-20m-for-information-on-iran-nuclear-programme",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/1107/1598334-us-offers-20m-for-information-on-iran-nuclear-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States has announced a $20 million (€17.9m) reward and the potential for relocation for anyone who can provide information about Iran's nuclear programme. This offer, made through the State Department's Rewards for Justice programme, targets details concerning Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment, and related personnel, including those in the scientific community. Established in 1984, the programme is designed to protect American lives and interests through financial incentives for valuable intelligence.\n\nThe State Department highlighted Iran's failure to comply with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on safeguards obligations, which has resulted in the loss of crucial knowledge regarding Iran's production and inventory of essential components like centrifuges. The department did not specify the conditions under which the $20 million would be awarded. In a statement, US President Donald Trump has asserted that US forces have effectively neutralized Iran's nuclear programme, drawing a parallel between Iran's nuclear capabilities and the existence of Israel. He warned that if Iran had nuclear weapons, it would have used them, potentially devastating the Middle East.\n\nHowever, Trump also indicated that Iran is keen to end the conflict, noting that its economy and military have been significantly weakened over the course of the eight-month war. Diplomatic efforts to prevent any resurgence of hostilities are currently underway. On Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his government's commitment to resolving the crisis through dialogue. Earlier this week, Trump mentioned that he was still considering targeting additional sites, such as \"Pickaxe Mountain\" in central Iran, a location suspected of housing a nuclear facility, though Tehran denies these allegations.",
  "summary": "Washington is offering a $20 million (€17.9m) reward \"and the possibility of relocation for information about Iran's nuclear programme.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/trump-says-there-would-be-no-israel-if-iran-was-allowed-nuclear-weapon",
        "published": "2026-11-07T01:04:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US offers US$20mil reward for info on Iran’s nuclear programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/us-offers-us-20mil-reward-for-info-on-irans-nuclear-programme",
        "published": "2026-11-07T01:57:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Iran’s nuclear programme: US offers US$20 million reward for information",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/irans-nuclear-programme-us-offers-us-20-million-reward-for-information",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:04:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "US offers reward up to $20 million for Iran's nuclear program information",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/us-offers-reward-up-to-20-million-for-irans-nuclear-program",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:08:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US offers $20 mn reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program': CENTCOM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/us-offers-20-mn-reward-for-info-on-irans-nuclear-program-centcom",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:30:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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