United States Offers $20 Million Reward for Iranian Nuclear Intelligence

The United States Department of State has offered a reward of up to $20 million for information concerning Iran's nuclear program, according to a public notice released on Friday by U.S. Central Command. Individuals who provide crucial intelligence regarding the program may also be eligible for relocation to the United States alongside their family members.

The solicitation is being conducted through the State Department’s long-standing Rewards for Justice program. American authorities are specifically seeking details on the locations of Iranian nuclear facilities, technical equipment, and involved personnel, including members of the scientific community. The request also encompasses information regarding special technologies, technical capabilities, and the transport of nuclear material or machinery. To reach sources within Iran directly, official notices were published in Persian, with submission channels established via encrypted platforms such as Signal and Telegram, as well as through an anonymous access portal on the Tor network.

The initiative follows statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who had previously asserted that Iranian nuclear facilities were completely destroyed by American military strikes. While Washington seeks to establish what remains of Iran's nuclear capabilities, the two countries are attempting to negotiate a resolution to their conflict, which has been ongoing since spring. Tehran has not publicly commented on the reward offer.

The Rewards for Justice program was established in 1984 as part of the State Department’s diplomatic security apparatus to gather intelligence on international security threats and wanted individuals. According to official program figures, more than $250 million has been paid out to over 125 informants since its inception. Washington has previously offered multi-million-dollar rewards for information targeting Iranian entities, including up to $20 million for information on Shahram Poursafi, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps member accused of involvement in a plot against former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton.

The offer of up to $20 million comes alongside discussions in Washington regarding defense spending, following a request on Thursday by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for at least $350 billion in additional funding for the armed forces. Official submission channels for the intelligence bounty remain open via the State Department's designated communication portals.

Written by Sandy van Dongen sandy.vandongen@alpineweekly.com