US Offers $20 Million Reward for Iran Nuclear Program Data

The U.S. Central Command has announced a reward of up to $20 million for credible information regarding Iran's nuclear infrastructure and scientists. The offer, part of the State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program, also includes the possibility of relocation to another country for individuals providing sensitive data. This initiative aims to gather intelligence on the locations of secret facilities, technical equipment, supply chains, and personnel involved in Iran's nuclear activities.

The program, active since 1984, is designed to protect U.S. national interests by incentivizing whistleblowers. U.S. officials cited a critical lack of oversight over Iran's nuclear developments, noting that Tehran has violated its commitments to the International Atomic Energy Agency, leaving international inspectors without continuous control over key materials and centrifuge production.

Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that military actions had averted a catastrophic scenario for Israel. He suggested that Iran, facing significant economic and military setbacks, was interested in a diplomatic resolution. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian also expressed a desire for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. However, the U.S. remains concerned about unresolved issues, particularly regarding underground facilities like the one near Mount Kirk, which Iran denies possessing nuclear infrastructure.

The "Rewards for Justice" program is a long-standing U.S. initiative to solicit information on threats to national security, offering financial incentives and protection to informants.