Iran announces up to $40,000 rewards for capturing or killing U.S. soldiers

In a video briefing, General Mohammad Akraminia detailed a new Iranian Army incentive that promises 50 billion rials—roughly $20,000—to anyone who captures a U.S. soldier who enters Iranian territory, and 100 billion rials—about $40,000—to a woman who does the same. He said the money is supplied by benefactors who wish to support the jihad against the United States but lack the ability to fight directly. Akraminia added that the reward could be offered to individuals from other regional countries who manage to capture or kill an American servicemember.

This proposal follows a previous announcement by Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami, who offered $30,000 for citizens who capture or kill U.S. troops. The program is framed as a response to a potential U.S. ground invasion, not an ongoing deployment. No details were provided about how the payments would be administered or verified.