Islamabad, 7 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The United States has announced a reward of up to $20 million, along with possible relocation assistance, for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, including its facilities, equipment and individuals associated with its development, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that US military strikes have effectively destroyed Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme is seeking information about Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, particularly individuals within its scientific community, as well as the movement of nuclear-related equipment and materials. In a statement posted on X, US Central Command confirmed that the reward would cover information concerning nuclear facilities, equipment and personnel linked to the programme. The State Department cited Iran’s alleged failure to comply with its safeguards obligations under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying the agency had lost continuity of knowledge regarding Iran’s production and stockpiles of key nuclear components, including centrifuges. The department also referred to IAEA reports from 2025 indicating that Iran had enriched uranium to 60 per cent purity, a level considerably higher than required for civilian nuclear energy and technically close to the 90 per cent generally associated with weapons-grade uranium. According to the US notice, Iran is the only country without nuclear weapons known to have produced uranium at such a high enrichment level, while experts believe its stockpile could potentially support the development of several nuclear weapons if enriched further. However, Washington has not specified what particular information would qualify for the maximum $20 million reward. President Trump has repeatedly maintained that American military operations have effectively obliterated Iran’s nuclear programme, arguing that the strikes prevented a major threat to Israel and the wider Middle East. Speaking in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said Iran’s economy and military capabilities had suffered significant damage during eight months of conflict, adding that Tehran was now keen to reach an agreement with Washington. He said negotiations were under way and claimed that Iran wanted a deal urgently. His remarks came amid continuing diplomatic efforts by regional mediators to prevent a renewed escalation of hostilities. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also indicated that his government remains committed to resolving the crisis through dialogue. Earlier this week, Trump said the United States still needed to address one or two remaining targets in Iran, including Pickaxe Mountain in the country’s central region. The location is suspected of being associated with nuclear activities, although Tehran has denied that it is a nuclear facility.