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Araghchi calls on UN to condemn US rewards for nuclear info

Published : Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Observer Online Report

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the UN Security Council President, and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, demanding an explicit condemnation of a US announcement offering rewards of up to $20 million for information targeting Iran's nuclear program.

In letters dated November 10, Araghchi expressed severe concerns over the announcement published on November 6 and 7 under the US State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program, which was also circulated by US Central Command.

The US offer seeks details regarding individuals connected to the program, Iranian scientists, and nuclear equipment and facilities, while offering relocation incentives.

Condemning the move, Tehran stated that the initiative recklessly encourages espionage, covert intelligence gathering, and potential targeting of peaceful nuclear infrastructure and personnel, thereby endangering the lives of Iranian scientists and experts.

Araghchi highlighted Article 4 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which safeguards the right of member states to conduct peaceful nuclear research and production without unlawful interference or coercive measures.

The foreign minister contended that publicly soliciting confidential data regarding facilities operating under IAEA safeguards undermines the credibility and integrity of the agency's verification mechanisms. He added that normal implementation of safeguards obligations cannot be expected when personnel and infrastructure face threats of sabotage and aggression.

Emphasising the risk posed to technical staff, Tehran stressed that experts must perform their professional duties free from coercion, intimidation, or life-threatening exposure.

Araghchi called on the UN chief and the Security Council to address the security threats posed by US actions and hold Washington accountable. He further requested IAEA chief Grossi to reaffirm the confidentiality and impartiality of agency safeguards and present the issue before the IAEA Board of Governors.

Iran has requested that the letters be circulated as official documents of both the UN Security Council and the IAEA.

-EM

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