Iran’s military chief, Amir Hatami, has reportedly announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who k!lls or captures a US military personnel, with the bounty allegedly doubled for Iranian women who carry out such an act.
Hatami claimed there had been a large number of requests for such bounties, despite the absence of US ground forces currently operating inside Iran.
Reward Offered for US Military Personnel
Speaking to Iranian state news agency IRNA, Hatami said:
“Anyone who k!lls 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 told IRNA.
He added:
“Courageous Iranian women who carry out such an action will receive double the reward,” he added.
According to reports cited by the New York Post, Hatami also claimed that the weapon used to k!ll an American soldier would eventually be preserved in a museum that is reportedly being planned.
18 US Troops Reportedly K!lled
The bounty announcement comes amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
Reports indicate that 18 US service members have reportedly d!ed since the war began on February 28, with the deaths occurring outside Iran in airstrikes and munition-related incidents.
The last reported instance of a US soldier being on Iranian soil occurred in April, when an F-15E fighter jet went down, prompting a rescue operation for its pilot and weapons specialist.
Bounty Announcement Amid Rising Tensions
The reported bounty comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly accusing Iran of facing financial difficulties, while a renewed US naval blockade continues to put pressure on the Iranian economy.
The reported reward has further intensified concerns over the rhetoric surrounding the conflict and the potential risks to US military personnel.