US offers $20m for Iran nuclear secrets

Twenty million dollar bounty

The US State Department's Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to twenty million dollars for information about Iran's nuclear programme, including facilities, equipment and associated personnel.

Relocation offered to sources

The State Department is also offering to potentially relocate anyone who provides information about Iran's nuclear programme to the US.

Iran denies weapons intent

Iran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful and that it has no intention of developing a nuclear weapon, contradicting US claims about the threat it poses.

New military task force

The US military's Central Command is setting up Task Force Iron Gate, operating from Tampa, Florida, to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and sanctioned material across its borders.

Naval blockade impact

Centcom estimates its naval blockade of Iran's ports has prevented the country from exporting more than twenty five billion dollars in crude oil.

Ceasefire negotiations ongoing

Trump said Iran wants to make a deal very badly. Qatar's foreign ministry said both sides were reviewing proposals, with Iranian negotiators discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US met…

“We're dealing with them now. They want to make a deal very badly.”