US announces $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear programme — SkimNews
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- CENTCOM announced a $20 million reward through the State Department's Rewards for Justice program for information on Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment, and personnel, including scientists.
- State Department cited Iran's noncompliance with IAEA safeguards, stating the agency has lost continuity of knowledge on Iran's centrifuge production and inventory.
- Trump claimed U.S. military strikes have destroyed Iran's nuclear program and said Tehran is now eager to negotiate, though he acknowledged one or two targets remain.
- Trump asserted that without U.S. intervention, Iran would have used nuclear weapons, threatening regional stability, and claimed Israel's survival depended on American action.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated his government remains committed to resolving the crisis through dialogue, aligning with signals of readiness for talks.
Why it matters: The $20 million reward raises the stakes in U.S. pressure on Iran’s nuclear program just as diplomatic channels show signs of opening, creating a contrast between public military posturing and behind-the-scenes engagement. With Trump claiming victory while still targeting sites like Pickaxe Mountain, the dual strategy risks undermining mediation efforts even as Tehran signals willingness to talk.
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