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US Offers $20 Million Reward for Information on Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. is offering up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program. The State Department's Rewards for Justice program announced the offer on X.
- $20 million is the maximum reward, and tipsters may qualify for relocation.
- Officials want details on nuclear scientists, staff, technologies and linked organizations.
- Tips can be sent through Signal or a Tor-based tip line.
- The State Department said it remains committed to countering any Iranian weapons effort.
Why it matters: The reward is part of a wider pressure campaign as Washington decides whether to resume strikes on Iran. Talks between the two governments over Tehran's nuclear program are ongoing.
- Trump met his national security team Thursday to weigh renewed strikes.
- Trump had promised to wait until after the midterm elections.
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Times of Israel8hUS Central Command announces $20M reward for info on Iranian nuclear programJerusalem Post8hUS offers reward of up to $20 million, possible relocation for information on Iran nuclear programThe National Desk2h$20 MILLION | U.S. offers reward for information about Iran's nuclear program
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Mediaite24mPentagon Announces Florida-based Task Force to Monitor Iran’s Borders a Day After Trump Admin Offers $20 Million RewardCNN17mUS offers millions for information on Iran’s nuclear program despite Trump’s claims of obliterationRaw Story2h'WTF????': Piers Morgan stunned as CENTCOM seeks intel on Iran's nukes from social media
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right frames the reward as one more lever in a firm Trump campaign to make sure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
OutKick14hUS offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear programNew York Post11hState Dept. offers $20 million reward for information about Iran’s nuke programThe Gateway Pundit3hTrump Administration Offers Whopping $20 MILLION Reward and Possible Relocation for Intelligence on Iran’s Nuclear Program Including Its Secret Facilities, Equipment, and Scientists * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
What’s next: Trump told reporters Washington would "make a decision" on resuming the war. He said Americans would "know soon enough."
- U.S. Central Command is reportedly finalizing preparations but has no new directive.
- Senior U.S. officials told Fox News that a Nov. 9 new moon favors military operations.
- Will the reward offer produce usable intelligence before any decision on strikes?
- How will Tehran respond to the offer while negotiations continue?
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