Iran calls on UN and IAEA: US nuclear reward move encourages espionage

Iran has asked the UN and the IAEA to formally condemn the United States after Washington announced it would pay up to $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear activities. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. move, which he characterized as encouraging spying, undermines the diplomatic track and has prompted Tehran to invoke global and regional nuclear oversight bodies. The dispute matters because it risks complicating already fragile nuclear diplomacy and could harden Iran’s position ahead of any renewed talks. Watch for whether the IAEA or UN issues a formal statement and whether Washington adjusts the reward program in response.