Overview
- U.S. Central Command said on Friday that Rewards for Justice will pay up to $20 million and may offer relocation for tips about Iran’s nuclear sites, related equipment, scientists and the movement of those assets.
- The notice cites the IAEA’s loss of “continuity of knowledge” after Iran’s limited cooperation with inspectors and references the agency’s 2025 finding that Iran had enriched uranium to about 60 percent purity.
- The announcement does not define what specific evidence would qualify for the maximum payout, leaving the criteria and verification process unclear for potential informants.
- Critics pointed out the move appears inconsistent with President Trump’s repeated statements that U.S. strikes had ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear program, and the bounty has become a focal point in public debate over operational reality versus rhetoric.
- The reward comes as Qatari-mediated proposals are under Tehran’s review and limited U.S. strikes and Iranian defensive actions continue, a combination that could affect the pace of diplomacy and the demand for human intelligence in coming weeks.