US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
The US State Department is offering a $20 million reward for information regarding Iran's nuclear program, including facilities and personnel. Simultaneously, the US military has established a task force to monitor Iranian weapons movement and sanctioned materials.
Why it matters
Reflects escalating efforts by the US to pressure Iran's nuclear ambitions and enforce economic sanctions through intelligence and naval operations.
Image source, EPA/Shutterstock By Nathan Williams Published 15 minutes ago The US has announced a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear programme.
The State Department's Rewards for Justice is also offering to potentially relocate the person who provides such details.
President Donald Trump claimed last year that Iran's nuclear facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated " following a bombing campaign by the US and Israel.
Iran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful and that it has no intention of developing a nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, the US military says it is setting up a task force to enhance Washington's efforts to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and sanctioned material across its borders.
The US military's Central Command (Centcom) said Task Force Iron Gate would operate from Tampa, Florida, and would work with other US government agencies.
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