Tehran (Monitoring Desk): Iran has written to the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to protest against a US announcement offering a reward for information related to its nuclear programme.
Last week, the US State Department announced a reward of $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear programme, prompting Tehran to approach international organisations over the move.
According to Iranian media, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in his letter, urged the United Nations and the IAEA to condemn the US action, describing it as dangerous.
Abbas Araghchi said the American offer could increase the risk of espionage and sabotage, while also creating the possibility of Iranian scientists and personnel associated with nuclear facilities being targeted.
The Iranian foreign minister further said such actions could undermine the credibility of the IAEA’s safeguards monitoring system.
He called on the United Nations and the Security Council to hold the United States accountable over the matter, while urging the International Atomic Energy Agency to raise the issue before its Board of Governors.