US offers $20m reward for Iran nuclear programme information

The US has announced a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear programme, with the State Department's Rewards for Justice also offering potential relocation for informants. The move follows President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's nuclear facilities were "completely and totally obliterated" in a US-Israel bombing campaign. Iran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while the US military is establishing Task Force Iron Gate from Tampa, Florida, to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and sanctioned material. Centcom estimates its naval blockade has prevented over $25bn in Iranian crude oil exports, and the State Department cited Iran's lack of compliance with IAEA safeguards obligations. Trump has said he is in "no rush" to resume strikes, though he mentioned targeting an underground site linked to Iran's programme. Both Trump and Vice-President JD Vance blamed public opposition to the war for Republican losses in this week's midterms, while Qatar reports both sides are reviewing proposals, including a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.