US offers reward of up to $20 million for information on Iran nuclear program
The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information regarding Iran's nuclear program. This initiative, managed by the Rewards for Justice program, seeks details on facilities, equipment, and personnel involved in uranium enrichment.
Why it matters
The move signals heightened US pressure on Iran's nuclear capabilities amid concerns over uranium enrichment levels nearing weapons-grade purity.
The US State Department announced it was offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information on Iran's nuclear program, in a statement from its Rewards for Justice program.RFJ, a program dedicated to gathering information on terrorism and foreign operations against the US, issued a new offer on Friday for information including facilities, equipment, and personnel connected to Iran's nuclear program.RFJ accepts tips via Signal, Telegram, and Tor Browser in several languages.It's unclear why the US waited until now, some eight months into the war, to make this offer, which mentions key aspects of the program: “facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community, or the movement of any of the above.”It notes that “in 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran is enriching uranium to 60% purity, a level that is a short technical step from the 90% required…
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