Lead:
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to 20 million dollars for information about Iran's nuclear programme, including details on facilities, equipment, and personnel involved in the scientific effort. The announcement by United States Central Command on the social platform X contradicts repeated claims by President Donald Trump that his administration has eliminated Iran's nuclear capacity. The timing reflects ongoing tensions over Iran's atomic activities amid diplomatic and military preparations.
Details:
According to Al-Alyaum, the U.S. Central Command stated that the reward programme seeks information on Iran's nuclear programme infrastructure, technical capabilities, and individuals working within the scientific sector. The offer includes potential relocation assistance for sources providing credible intelligence. The announcement does not specify recent developments that prompted the expanded bounty, nor does it detail which aspects of Iran's declared or suspected nuclear activities are the priority.
Separately, Al-Watan reported that an Iranian official disclosed to Reuters that Tehran has sent a nuclear proposal to Washington. The same source stated that U.S. Central Command is on heightened alert for possible resumption of military operations against Iran. President Trump has signalled that his administration is preparing multiple steps over the coming two weeks regarding Iran, though he has not disclosed their nature.
Al-Watan also noted that Trump and senior national security advisors held a meeting to discuss the Iran file. This diplomatic channel contrasts with the U.S. government simultaneously incentivizing intelligence collection on the same nuclear programme, indicating parallel tracks of engagement and pressure within the Trump administration's Iran strategy.
Watch For:
Whether Iran responds formally to the U.S. proposal or escalates rhetoric in reaction to the reward announcement; whether new sanctions or military movements follow Trump's promised two-week timeline; confirmation of what the Iranian proposal contains and whether it represents a substantive shift in Tehran's negotiating position.