Iran’s Military Announces $30,000 Reward For Capture Or Killing Of US Soldiers

Iran’s military has announced a *$30,000 reward* for anyone who kills or captures and hands over a United States soldier.

Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief, *Major General Amir Hatami*, announced the reward on *Sunday*, saying the initiative followed “the large number of requests” from people seeking to financially support the military effort, according to the state news agency, IRNA.

“Anyone who kills or captures and hands over an invading American military personnel will receive a reward equivalent to *$30,000 or 5 billion tomans* from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army,” Hatami said.

He added that Iranian women who carry out such an action would receive *twice the amount*.

“Courageous Iranian women who carry out such an action will receive double the reward,” he said.

Hatami, however, did not disclose where or when Iranian forces or civilians were expected to capture or kill American personnel.

*Backdrop Of Hostility*

The announcement underscores rising hostility between Tehran and Washington following months of military confrontation that began after the *United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on February 28.*

The conflict was followed by an *April ceasefire* after nearly 40 days of fighting, and a *June framework for peace talks*. The diplomatic process later collapsed, while both sides continued to exchange fire intermittently, particularly around southern Iran and the strategically important *Strait of Hormuz.*

*Security Concerns Around Trump*

The announcement also comes amid repeated allegations that Tehran has considered retaliatory action against *US President Donald Trump.*

During a *NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July*, US security officials reportedly used an elaborate deception to move Trump from his publicly scheduled aircraft amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack. Reports said Trump was secretly transferred to another aircraft while a decoy departure was maintained to conceal his movements.

*Strait Of Hormuz At Center Of Tensions*

The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue to face unresolved disputes over military operations and the prospects for renewed negotiations.

The *Strait of Hormuz* remains central to the confrontation because it is a major route for global oil shipments. Fighting and threats around the waterway have repeatedly raised concerns about energy supplies and the wider economic consequences of the conflict.