{
  "id": 18618886,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:04:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3373625/irans-nuclear-programme-us-offers-us20-million-reward-information"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The US military has announced that the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme is offering a reward of up to US$20 million and possible relocation for information regarding Iran’s nuclear programme. According to US Central Command via X, the offer includes information about facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community. The Rewards for Justice programme was established in 1984 to provide rewards for information that protects American interests and lives.\n\nThe State Department stated that Iran’s lack of compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards obligations has caused the agency to lose continuity of knowledge regarding the production and inventory of key components, such as centrifuges. While the reward is being offered, the State Department has provided no specific parameters on what exact information would yield the US$20 million.\n\nPresident Donald Trump reiterated that Tehran wants to make a deal to end the war, though he has also repeatedly stated that US forces have effectively obliterated Iran's nuclear programme. Speaking in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump suggested that if Iran had possessed nuclear weapons, they would have used them to obliterate the Middle East.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump says 'there would be no Israel' if Iran was allowed nuclear weapon",
        "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": "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": "RTE News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:18:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}