Trump confirmed that the U.S. military carried out another limited strike on Iran on November 6, U.S. Eastern Time. The target was a small air-defense system built by Iran, which he said was taken out in about 15 minutes—perhaps five. The same day, U.S. Central Command announced a reward of up to $20 million, along with possible relocation, for information on Iran’s nuclear program. (Previously: “Trump to launch a ‘massive attack on Iran’ before Congress’s new term? Two more missiles reportedly strike Qeshm Island”) (Background: Reuters: U.S. and Iran expected to respond within 36 hours to a new proposal to “advance negotiations”) Key points: Trump said the U.S. military took out an Iranian air-defense system in about five to 15 minutes on the 6th. Central Command is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information on Iran’s nuclear program. Iran says it will not discuss its nuclear program until the U.S. agrees to five conditions, including lifting the blockade of its ports. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. military carried out another limited strike on Iran on Friday, November 6, U.S. Eastern Time. The target was an air-defense system. According to the Associated Press, Trump answered reporters’ questions that evening after arriving in West Palm Beach, Florida. It was the morning of the 7th in Taiwan. He said: “They built a small air-defense system, and we took it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five.” Trump described the operation as a “small-scale” strike and did not provide further details about the target. The same AP report said Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island. U.S. officials had previously said that Israel’s airstrikes in June 2025 and the early stages of the war had destroyed or severely damaged most of Iran’s air-defense systems. The U.S. also assesses that Iran will try to gradually rebuild its air defenses and other military facilities. The U.S. military also carried out a round of strikes on Monday, November 2, which it described as “defensive strikes.” Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island, Hengam Island, and across the water in the port city of Bandar Abbas. The strike on the 6th was the first U.S. military action against Iran since the Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. The AP noted that voter dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of the war and rising oil prices were among the reasons for the Republican defeat. Central Command offers reward of up to $20 million. U.S. Central Command, which is responsible for military operations in the Middle East, posted on X on the evening of the 6th, U.S. Eastern Time (the morning of the 7th in Taiwan). The command announced that the U.S. was offering “a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation” for information on Iran’s nuclear program. The request covers nuclear facilities, equipment, and related personnel (such as members of the scientific community), as well as the movements of those people and equipment. The post included a link to the U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice program. The reward page says Iran has not met its safeguards obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). As a result, the IAEA cannot maintain oversight of the production and stockpiles of key components such as Iran’s centrifuges. Tips can be submitted through Signal, Telegram, and the Tor browser. According to The Jerusalem Post, the Rewards for Justice program arranges relocation for informants and their families on a case-by-case basis. The program’s current rewards range from less than $1 million to a maximum of $25 million, making the $20 million offered this time close to the upper limit. Established in 1984, the program has paid out more than $250 million to over 125 recipients. Iran sets conditions first; Qatar proposes a two-day interim plan. Earlier on the 6th, Trump told reporters: “We’re talking with Iran. We’ve always been talking.” The White House declined to comment on Qatar’s proposal. The AP, citing two officials from Middle Eastern governments, reported that Iran was reviewing a proposal from Qatar, the lead mediator. The proposal addresses disagreements between the U.S. and Iran over the nuclear program. One of the officials stressed that Iran was still unwilling to discuss its nuclear program with the Trump administration and was waiting for the U.S. to agree to several core conditions first. These include lifting the blockade of Iranian ports, ending sanctions, unfreezing assets, compensating Iran for war damages, and ending hostilities in the region. Regional hostilities also include Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. The AP noted that Trump had previously rejected these demands, and that the nuclear program remains the most difficult issue to resolve in a war that has lasted more than eight months. Regional officials said Qatar had proposed an interim plan under which both sides would take several confidence-building steps over two days. On the first day, the U.S. would lift the blockade and release some of Iran’s frozen funds. Iran would allow IAEA inspectors into nuclear facilities bombed by the U.S. and Israel. On the second day, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a revised agreement reached with Oman but not yet approved by the U.S. Once these measures were completed, the U.S. and Iran would begin broader negotiations on Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and other issues related to its nuclear program. The IAEA estimates that Iran has 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent, its highest level. That is only a short technical step away from the 90 percent enrichment level needed to make a nuclear weapon. Diplomatic efforts are also accelerating. According to the Qatari government, Trump spoke by phone with the Emir of Qatar on the 6th. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also discussed the latest developments with Qatar’s defense chief, Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, that same day. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone on the 6th with the foreign ministers of Iraq and Tunisia. According to the Iraqi News Agency, he discussed Tehran’s ideas for resuming U.S.-Iran talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also spoke twice with Abbas Araghchi this week. In a post on X on the 6th, Badr Abdelatty said that it was crucial for both sides to show “flexibility.” This would make it possible to reach a “compromise” and prevent the region from entering a new round of escalation. As of the AP’s publication time, Iran was still reviewing Qatar’s proposal. Frequently asked questions: What information about Iran’s nuclear program is the U.S. offering a $20 million reward for? On the 6th, U.S. Central Command announced that the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program was offering up to $20 million and possible relocation for information on Iran’s nuclear facilities, equipment, related personnel, and their movements. Where did the U.S. military strike in Iran on November 6? Trump said the U.S. military took out an air-defense system built by Iran in about five to 15 minutes. Iranian state media reported two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island. It was the first U.S. strike on Iran since the midterm elections. Related coverage: How did Trump lose the midterm elections? Wall Street Journal: People are paying 40% more for gasoline. Republican stalwart Peter Thiel was already pessimistic about the party before the midterms: The war with Iran should not have been fought. Brent crude closes at $113, a six-month high; U.S. and Israel reportedly to launch “short-term, intensive” strikes on Iran again after the elections. This article, “Trump confirms another strike on Iran’s air defenses; U.S. military offers $20 million for nuclear intelligence,” was first published by BlockTempo (動區動趨—one of the most influential blockchain news media outlets).