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U.S. Puts $20 Million Bounty on Iranian Nuclear Secrets

The State Department is offering a massive payout for intelligence to dismantle Tehran's illicit nuclear ambitions.

Foreign PolicyPublished November 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
An Iranian woman walks past a wall painting of Iranian revolutionary soldiers in Tehran, Iran, 25 February 2026

The State Department’s Rewards for Justice program has launched a $20 million bounty for information regarding Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment, and personnel.

This aggressive move comes as the U.S. military establishes Task Force Iron Gate, a new unit operating out of Tampa, Florida, designed to aggressively intercept the movement of weapons and sanctioned materials.

The regime in Tehran continues to defy international safeguards, leading to a critical loss of oversight by the IAEA regarding the production of centrifuges and enriched uranium.

While the regime claims its nuclear program is peaceful, the U.S. has maintained a firm stance on neutralizing the threat, with President Trump previously highlighting the vulnerability of underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain.

Despite political noise following midterm elections, the administration remains focused on the reality that Iran’s economy is reeling under the pressure of a naval blockade that has successfully blocked over $25 billion in crude oil exports.

As the U.S. continues to squeeze the regime's illegal revenue streams, the message remains clear: the era of Iranian nuclear expansion is being met with American strength and a commitment to national security.

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