The United States has announced a reward of up to $20 million, alongside possible relocation, for anyone who can provide valuable information about Iran’s nuclear programme.
The announcement was made by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday, November 6, through a statement promoting the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme.
According to the military command, the offer covers information about Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment and individuals connected to the programme, including scientists and other members of the country’s scientific community. Information about the movement of these facilities, equipment or personnel is also being sought.
The announcement has attracted attention because it comes despite repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that American military strikes had effectively destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Trump had previously described the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear facilities as total, insisting that the country’s nuclear programme had been obliterated following US military operations.
However, the latest reward offer suggests that Washington is still seeking intelligence about the country’s nuclear infrastructure, its remaining capabilities and the people associated with its development.
The State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme explained that concerns over Iran’s compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards have affected the agency’s ability to maintain reliable information about Iran’s production and inventory of important nuclear components, including centrifuges.
The IAEA had also reported in 2025 that Iran was enriching uranium to 60 per cent purity, a level significantly higher than what is typically required for civilian nuclear energy, although still below the 90 per cent generally associated with weapons-grade uranium.
The US government has not provided specific details about the exact information required to qualify for the maximum $20 million reward.
Established in 1984, the Rewards for Justice programme offers financial incentives to individuals who provide information that helps protect American citizens and national security interests.
The latest announcement comes amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with diplomatic efforts also underway to address disagreements over Iran’s nuclear activities and the wider conflict in the Middle East.
For now, the $20 million offer highlights that the United States continues to pursue intelligence on Iran’s nuclear programme, even as President Trump maintains that previous military operations have significantly weakened it.
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