US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program

Washington – Agencies: Washington announced it will offer a reward of up to $20 million, with the possibility of resettlement, in exchange for information on Iran’s nuclear program, as President Donald Trump reiterated that Tehran is eager to reach an agreement to end the war. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement posted on the X platform that the State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program “offers up to $20 million, with the possibility of resettlement, for information on Iran’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated individuals, such as those working in the scientific community.” Established in 1984, the program provides financial rewards for information that helps protect the lives and interests of Americans. In its statement regarding the reward, the U.S. State Department said that “Iran’s non-compliance with its safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)” has deprived the agency of information regarding Iran’s production and its stockpile of key components, such as centrifuges. The State Department did not specify precise criteria for the type of information that could lead to the $20 million reward. Trump has previously stated on multiple occasions that U.S. forces have succeeded in destroying Iran’s nuclear program. On Friday, in West Palm Beach, Florida, he said, “If we hadn’t struck Iran, Israel wouldn’t exist today,” adding that “if they had nuclear weapons, they would have used them, and they would have completely wiped out the Middle East.” However, the Republican president also confirmed that Iran, whose economy and military have been weakened over eight months of war, is seeking to end the conflict. He added, “We are dealing with them now. They are very eager to reach an agreement.”