Iranian army offers nearly $30,000 reward for each killed or captured American soldier
Amir Hatami, the Iranian army's supreme commander, announced the cash bounty amid rising military tensions with the United States.
The Iranian army announced a cash bounty of nearly $30,000 for each American soldier who is killed or taken prisoner, the military said.
The offer was made by Amir Hatami, the supreme commander of the Iranian army, and the military also said the payment would be doubled for women who capture or kill U.S. service members.
Context and recent breaches
The move comes amid heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran. In recent weeks, both sides have repeatedly violated the framework agreement of June 17, which envisaged a lasting end to the war on all fronts.
Iranian officials presented the bounty as a response to unfolding hostilities and as a signal to domestic and regional audiences. The decision marks a notable escalation in rhetoric, introducing explicit financial incentives tied to battlefield outcomes.
Outside observers say the announcement could complicate de-escalation efforts and raise legal and diplomatic questions about direct encouragement of attacks on foreign servicemembers. It is not yet clear how, or whether, the rewards would be distributed in practice.
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