The United States has announced a $20 million reward and a possible relocation offer for individuals who provide information about Iran’s nuclear program. The offer was made by the U.S. Army on Friday and was described by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement posted on X. CENTCOM said the reward could apply to “facilities, equipment and associated personnel, including those belonging to the scientific community.” The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Since the joint U.S.–Israel airstrikes on Iranian targets in February, President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Iran must not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. On Saturday, Trump reiterated that he had “neutralized” Iran’s nuclear capability, adding that “we still have to deal with one or two sites, but we can do that in 10 minutes,” when referring to a location known as Pickaxe Mountain. U.S. intelligence agencies suspect that the site may house an underground nuclear complex. Tehran has denied that any nuclear work is being conducted there and maintains that it has the right to pursue civil nuclear energy. Despite recent U.S. airstrikes on the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic talks mediated by Qatar continue in an effort to resolve the conflict. The recruitment effort by CENTCOM has drawn comparisons to a CIA operation in early 2026 that targeted Chinese military officers, following Beijing’s announcement that it would take “all necessary measures” against foreign espionage.
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