{
  "id": 1325728,
  "title": "Iran Offers $30,000 For Capturing, killing of US Soldiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/iran-offers-30-000-for-capturing-killing-of-us-soldiers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/iran-offers-30000-for-capturing-killing-of-us-soldiers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Iranian military has announced a $30,000 reward for individuals who successfully kill or capture a United States soldier, according to a report by Daily Trust. The offer, made by Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami, comes in response to numerous requests for financial support for military efforts. Iranian women participating in such actions would receive double the reward. The announcement underscores the ongoing hostility between Iran and the US, which has been marked by military confrontations since February 28. The reward also comes amid persistent allegations of Tehran considering retaliatory actions against US President Donald Trump, as reported during the NATO summit in Ankara. The situation remains tense, with unresolved disputes over military operations, the Strait of Hormuz, and potential negotiations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran offers $30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, double if done by women",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/iran-offers-30-000-for-killing-or-capturing-us-soldiers-double-if",
        "published": "2026-08-16T14:18:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iran offers $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US soldiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/iran-offers-30-000-reward-for-killing-or-capturing-us-soldiers",
        "published": "2026-08-16T15:47:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Iran offering $30K reward for killing or capturing U.S. soldiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/iran-offering-30k-reward-for-killing-or-capturing-u-s-soldiers",
        "published": "2026-08-16T19:35:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}