Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Iran's military has announced a US$30,000 bounty for the killing or capturing of US soldiers, with the reward doubled for female participants. This offer comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, which began in February when the US and Israel attacked Iran. Despite no US ground forces being deployed in Iran during the conflict, the military chief of Iran stated that the bounty was implemented following numerous requests for participation.

Army chief Amir Hatami reiterated Iran's demand for the US to leave the Middle East, emphasizing that the nations no longer have permission to enter the Persian Gulf or surrounding waters. The war, which has resulted in 17 US military deaths outside Iran, has seen sporadic fighting and occasional contact through mediators.

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