06/11/2026
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06/11/2026
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TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, Nov 6: Iran's hardline political figure Saeed Jalili has criticised negotiations with the United States, arguing that diplomatic engagement with Washington has repeatedly failed to prevent military attacks, as tensions between the two countries continue despite renewed mediation efforts.
At the same time, the US State Department is offering rewards of up to $20 million for information about Iran's nuclear programme, while President Donald Trump has defended his military campaign against Tehran, claiming that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons saved Israel and the entire Middle East.
Jalili says negotiations with Washington have proved harmful
Speaking on Iranian state television on Friday, Jalili, a representative of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Iran's National Security Council, said the United States had pursued hostile policies towards the Islamic Republic throughout its 47-year history, regardless of whether Republicans or Democrats were in power.
Jalili argued that Washington had attacked Iran even as Iranian state television was reporting progress in negotiations, demonstrating, in his view, that diplomatic engagement had failed to provide security guarantees.
He also referred to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's opposition to nuclear negotiations with Washington, saying the former leader had warned that such talks were harmful and that Iran should not repeat its experience with the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Jalili's remarks reflect the position of hardline factions in Iran that remain deeply distrustful of Washington and oppose making concessions in nuclear negotiations.
US offers up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear programme
Meanwhile, the US State Department's Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $20 million for information concerning Iran's nuclear programme, including its facilities, equipment, scientific personnel and associated organisations.
In a post on X, the programme said the US government remained committed to countering any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapons programme and urged individuals with relevant information to submit tips.
The programme's official website confirms the reward of up to $20 million, along with possible relocation assistance, for information about Iran's nuclear facilities, equipment, associated personnel and the movement of related materials.
Rewards For Justice
The initiative seeks information about nuclear scientists and staff, nuclear-related technologies and capabilities, as well as organisations and individuals connected to the programme.
Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions saved Middle East
US President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his defence of the military campaign against Iran, claiming that Israel and the wider Middle East would not exist today if he had failed to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote:
"Israel and, in fact, the entire Middle East, WOULD NOT EXIST TODAY if I did not stop Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon."
"Nobody wants to say that, but everybody knows it's true!" he added.
Trump's remarks underline his administration's continued justification for military action against Iran, which Washington says was necessary to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons.
The latest statements come as Qatar and other regional players continue diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed escalation between Washington and Tehran. Iran has also reportedly submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, although Tehran has linked substantive negotiations to the fulfilment of its demands.
