Tehran:Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General, the president of the Security Council, and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) demanding a clear response and condemnation of a recent announcement by the US Department of State. The announcement offers a reward of up to $20 million for information related to Iran's nuclear program.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi's letter highlights concerns that the US's offer, made through the Rewards for Justice program and disseminated by the US Central Command, threatens the security and integrity of Iran's peaceful nuclear program. The letter argues that such an announcement encourages espionage, potentially targeting Iran's nuclear scientists and technical personnel, and undermines the security of nuclear installations.

The letter calls for the international community, including the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council, to condemn the US announcement. It urges action to address the threats posed to the safety and security of nuclear installations and personnel. The IAEA Director General is specifically asked to ensure the confidentiality and impartiality of the Agency's safeguards activities and to prevent the misuse of safeguards-related information.