State department offers reward for Iran's nuclear secrets: Up to $20 million, relocation for anyone who provides information

The U.S. government has opened a new front in its offensive against Iran's nuclear program, but this time without planes, missiles or direct attacks. The State Department is offering up to $20 million to anyone who provides information on Tehran's nuclear advances — a reward that may also include the relocation of the informant and their family.

The offer came via Rewards for Justice, a program of the U.S. Department of State that has been paying for information on threats to U.S. national security since 1984. In its announcement on X, the program requested that the information be sent via encrypted channels.

"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," it stated.

The focus is on people and technology. Washington is seeking information on scientists and personnel linked to the program, on the technologies and capabilities Iran possesses, and on the organizations that support it. The federal government stated that it remains committed to thwarting any attempt by Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.

The announcement comes the week that Trump, following the midterm elections he had set as a deadline, once again raised the possibility of resuming the war. The president met with his national security team on Thursday to assess new attacks and, from the Oval Office, left the decision open.

"I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I will have to. You’ll know soon enough," he warned.

Military signals point in the same direction. According to Axios, U.S. Central Command is finalizing preparations for a possible resumption of large-scale operations, although it has not yet received an order from Washington. Senior U.S. officials also told Fox News that there will be a new moon in the Middle East on Nov. 9—a condition of low visibility that typically favors military operations.

The diplomatic channel, however, remains open. Washington and Tehran are continuing negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but so far no agreement has been reached. The reward adds an additional tool for exerting pressure at a time when the United States is seeking, by force or through negotiation, to ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.