KABUL (Pajhwok): The US Department of State has offered a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, including its scientists, equipment and related technology, Fox News reported on Saturday.
“If you have information on Iran’s nuclear programme, assets, or associated individuals, send it to us via Signal or our Tor-based tip line. You may be eligible for a reward and relocation,” the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme said in a post on X.
The department said it was seeking information about “nuclear scientists and staff, nuclear programme-related technologies and capabilities, associated organisations and personnel”.
The programme urged individuals to share information with US officials through the Signal messaging app or a communication channel based on the Tor network.
The department added that the US government remained committed to countering any efforts by Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
According to the report, the announcement came as US President Donald Trump was considering the possibility of launching further military strikes against Iran, while negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme continued.
Trump reiterated on Friday that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
He also said on Thursday that Washington would decide whether to resume military action against Iran.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) was finalising preparations for a possible resumption of large-scale military operations against Iran, but had not received any new orders from Washington, the report said.
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