U.S. Offers $20 Million for Iran Nuclear Intel
US Central Command announced on Saturday a $20 million reward, plus the possibility of relocation, for anyone who can provide information on Iran’s nuclear programme.
The offer covers details on facilities, equipment and personnel, including scientists, as well as data on the movement of related materials.
U.S. officials say Tehran’s failure to meet IAEA safeguards has caused the agency to lose “continuity of knowledge” about the country’s production of key components such as centrifuges. The loss of continuity hampers verification efforts and raises concerns about undisclosed activities.
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An IAEA report from 2025 states Iran is enriching uranium to 60% purity, a level described as a short technical step from the 90% needed for a nuclear weapon. The report also highlighted worries about how quickly enrichment could advance.
Experts note that this quantity, if further enriched, could be sufficient for several nuclear weapons.
Pickaxe Mountain, situated near the Natanz complex, is believed to be a heavily fortified underground facility designed to protect sensitive infrastructure and possibly store nuclear material. Its location near Natanz places it within a cluster of known nuclear facilities.
