The United States has announced a reward of up to $20m for information on Iran’s nuclear programme, including details of its facilities, equipment and personnel, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the programme had been completely destroyed.
The US Central Command disclosed the offer on Friday in a statement posted on X, saying the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme was providing “a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community.”
The military urged individuals with relevant information to visit the programme’s website and submit tips to qualify for the reward.
The offer comes amid sustained international concerns over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the extent of its uranium enrichment activities.
In 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran was enriching uranium to 60 per cent purity, a level significantly above that required for civilian nuclear energy and close to the 90 per cent purity needed for a nuclear weapon.
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, targeting major sites linked to the country’s nuclear programme.
Following the strikes, Trump claimed the facilities had been “completely and totally obliterated.”
However, subsequent assessments suggested that the attacks had weakened Iran’s nuclear programme rather than entirely dismantled it.
On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel began a broader military campaign against Iran, citing efforts to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons.
The offensive reportedly led to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during its initial phase and triggered a wider conflict after Tehran launched retaliatory attacks.
The ensuing war disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and plunged oil prices.
