Iran’s military has announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures a United States service member, according to reports emerging amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami announced the reward, with reports stating that the amount would be doubled if the target were a woman.
The reported announcement represents a further escalation in the rhetoric surrounding the confrontation between Iran and the United States.
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened military and geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States, with both sides exchanging increasingly aggressive statements.
Reports said the reward was specifically linked to the killing or capture of American military personnel.
The announcement has drawn international attention because of the potential implications for US personnel operating in areas affected by the conflict.
The latest development adds another layer to an already tense relationship between Washington and Tehran, as diplomatic and military concerns continue to dominate international headlines.
The reported bounty is a statement by Iranian military authorities and does not by itself establish that any US service member has been targeted or captured.
International observers are closely watching developments as tensions between the two countries continue to evolve.