The US State Department is offering up to $20 million, alongside possible relocation, for information about Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment, scientists and other personnel linked to its nuclear programme, as Washington continues to weigh its next steps in the conflict with Tehran.
The United States has announced a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, including details of its facilities, equipment, associated personnel and the movement of nuclear-related assets.
The offer was announced through the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme, which said it was seeking information about nuclear scientists and staff, technologies, capabilities, and organisations connected to the programme. Individuals who provide information may also qualify for relocation assistance.
The announcement was publicised by US Central Command on Friday, November 6, and comes amid continuing military confrontation and diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.
The reward initiative is unfolding as President Donald Trump considers whether to authorise further military action against Iran. Trump has repeatedly stated that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, pointing to previous US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
However, the latest information campaign also highlights Washington’s continuing interest in establishing the location and status of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and personnel.
The State Department’s announcement references assessments by the International Atomic Energy Agency concerning Iran’s uranium enrichment activities. According to the agency’s 2025 findings cited by the department, Iran had enriched uranium to 60 per cent purity, a level significantly above that required for most civilian nuclear applications and closer to the 90 per cent generally associated with weapons-grade material. The agency has also raised concerns about its ability to maintain oversight of certain nuclear-related components, including centrifuges.
Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear programme is intended for peaceful purposes and has rejected accusations that it is seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are continuing, with Qatar playing a mediating role in proposals aimed at addressing differences between Washington and Tehran. Trump has said Iran wants an agreement, while Iranian officials have continued to insist on their own conditions for resolving the conflict.
The $20 million offer adds another dimension to the US approach, combining intelligence-gathering efforts with ongoing diplomatic and military pressure as uncertainty continues over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional conflict.
