US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program
The State Department's Rewards for Justice program is seeking details on nuclear scientists, technologies and capabilities
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The U.S. is offering up to $20 million to anyone with information on Iran’s nuclear program.
"If you have information on Iran’s nuclear program, 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 U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program said in an announcement posted to X.
The State Department said it was seeking information on "nuclear scientists and staff, nuclear program-related technologies, and capabilities, associated organizations and personnel."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}EXPERTS ‘DEEPLY’ CONCERNED OVER IRAN’S WORK AT UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR SITE
An Iranian flag is displayed at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant during an official ceremony Nov. 10, 2019. (AFP via Getty Images)
"The U.S. government remains committed to countering any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapons program," the agency added.
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump considers renewed military strikes against Iran while Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over the country's nuclear program.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Trump reiterated Friday that Iran would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon, pointing to previous U.S. military operations targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.
The president met with his national security team Thursday to consider renewing military strikes against Iran after Trump promised to wait until after the midterms.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Nov. 9 marks a new moon in the Middle East, meaning little to no moonlight, a condition favorable for military operations, senior U.S. officials told Fox News.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office earlier Thursday that Washington would "make a decision" on resuming the war.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}TRUMP'S MOAB THREAT COULD PUT IRAN'S DEEPEST BUNKERS IN AMERICA'S CROSSHAIRS
Trump reiterated Friday that Iran would never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon, pointing to previous U.S. military operations targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities. (Getty Images)
"Do we want to go further" with strikes to ensure Iran's nuclear program is dead and that "it will never happen again?" he added.
US EMBASSIES IN MIDDLE EAST WARN AMERICANS OF 'UNFORESEEN ESCALATION' AS LATEST STRIKES HIT IRAN
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I will have to. You'll know soon enough."
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U.S. Central Command is finalizing preparations for a potential resumption of major operations in Iran but has not received a new directive from Washington, according to reports citing a U.S. official.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fox News' Emma Bussey and Brittany Miller contributed to this report.