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State Department offers up to $20 million for tips on Iran's nuclear program
The offer seeks scientists, staff and technologies as Trump weighs renewed strikes during ongoing negotiations.
The short version
- The State Department's Rewards for Justice program offered up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program.[Fox News]
- Individuals who provide information may be eligible for a reward and relocation, according to the announcement.[Fox News]
- The offer comes as Trump considers renewed military strikes while Washington and Tehran continue nuclear negotiations.[Fox News]
- Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, while Trump earlier claimed Iran's nuclear facilities were obliterated.[BBC News]
Key facts
- The State Department's Rewards for Justice program announced an offer of up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program.[Fox News]
- The Rewards for Justice program said individuals providing information may be eligible for a reward and relocation.[Fox News]
- Trump was considering renewed military strikes against Iran while Washington and Tehran continued negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.[Fox News]
- Trump previously claimed Iran's nuclear facilities had been completely and totally obliterated after a US and Israeli bombing campaign.[BBC News]
- Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful and that it has no intention of developing a nuclear weapon.[BBC News]
- US Central Command said Task Force Iron Gate would operate from Tampa, Florida, to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and sanctioned material across its borders.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
Sources
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