The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $20 million for information regarding Iran's nuclear program. The announcement was made by the State Department's Rewards for Justice program, which encourages individuals to submit intelligence via Signal or a Tor-based tip line.
The program is seeking details on nuclear scientists and staff, program-related technologies and capabilities, and associated organizations and personnel. "The U.S. government remains committed to countering any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapons program," the agency stated.
This initiative comes amid ongoing discussions about potential U.S. military actions against Iran, with President Donald Trump reportedly considering renewed strikes. Trump has previously stated that Iran will not be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon and has pointed to past U.S. military operations targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. He recently met with his national security team to discuss the possibility of resuming strikes.
Senior U.S. officials noted that November 9th marked a new moon, a condition that favors military operations. Trump indicated that a decision regarding further actions would be made soon, stating, "I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I will have to."
U.S. Central Command is reportedly preparing for a potential resumption of operations in Iran, though no new directive has been issued from Washington, according to U.S. officials cited in reports. US embassies in the Middle East have also warned Americans about the possibility of "unforeseen escalation."