The United States has offered a reward of up to $20m and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the country’s nuclear facilities had been completely destroyed.
The US Central Command announced the offer on Friday in a statement posted on X, saying the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme was seeking information about Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment and personnel.
The offer also covers information about individuals involved in the country’s nuclear activities, including members of its scientific community.
“Rewards for Justice is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and associated personnel, such as those in the scientific community,” the statement said.
The military urged anyone with relevant information to visit the programme’s website and submit a tip for consideration.
The announcement comes amid longstanding international concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities and questions about the extent of damage caused by previous US and Israeli strikes.
In 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran was enriching uranium to 60 per cent purity, close to the 90 per cent level generally required for weapons-grade material.
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, targeting key sites linked to the country’s nuclear programme.
Following the operation, Trump described the facilities as having been “completely and totally obliterated”. However, subsequent assessments indicated that the strikes had weakened the programme rather than eliminated it entirely.
On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched a wider military campaign against Iran, saying the operation was aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
The offensive led to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in its opening phase and escalated into a broader conflict after Iran retaliated.
The conflict also disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and affected global oil markets.
