US Offers Up to $20 Million for Iran Nuclear Program Intel
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The U.S. Central Command is offering up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program, including details on facilities, equipment, and personnel. This announcement coincides with ongoing indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding a new nuclear deal, while the option of renewed U.S. military strikes remains open. Vice President J.D. Vance is reportedly involved in back-channel diplomacy with intermediaries from Qatar and Pakistan.
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- US offers up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program.
- The reward is part of the State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program.
- Information sought includes details on facilities, equipment, and individuals involved.
- The offer comes amid indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations for a new nuclear deal.
- The possibility of renewed U.S. military strikes in Iran remains open.
- Vice President J.D. Vance is involved in back-channel diplomacy with intermediaries.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a reward of up to $20 million for information regarding Iran's nuclear program. The offer, part of the State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program, seeks details on nuclear facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and individuals involved, including scientists. This initiative comes amid indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at reviving talks on a new nuclear deal.
Alongside diplomatic efforts, the possibility of renewed U.S. strikes in Iran remains on the table. Vice President J.D. Vance has been actively engaged in back-channel communications with Iran over the past two weeks, reportedly speaking daily with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir, and other mediators. White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner are also involved in these discussions.
While the parties have discussed a potential direct meeting between U.S. and Iranian professional representatives, it has not yet materialized. U.S. officials and regional sources believe that President Trump is currently willing to let diplomatic efforts progress to explore the possibility of an agreement. "We are talking to them," Trump stated when asked about his message to Iran.
Despite the diplomatic push, the U.S. military is prepared to act swiftly if a decision is made to resume strikes. Military tensions persist, evidenced by a recent U.S. airstrike on an anti-aircraft missile launcher on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, after the launcher fired at a U.S. fighter jet. Trump confirmed this strike in a conversation with reporters.
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