Iran's army chief, Amir Hatami, announced over the weekend that the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army would offer a reward of $30,000 to anyone who kills or captures an invading American military personnel. Hatami stated that the bounty would be equivalent to 5 billion Iranian tomans and that the reward would be doubled for Iranian women who carry out such an action. He also claimed that the weapon used in such an act would be preserved in a planned museum.
It remains unclear how these orders can be carried out, as there are no U.S. troops stationed within Iran. The announcement comes amid renewed financial pressure on Iran, with its rial currency reaching record lows and inflation soaring. U.S. troops have died in actions related to the conflict with Iran since February 28, but these deaths have occurred outside the country, resulting from airstrikes and munition incidents. The last known instance of a U.S. soldier on Iranian soil was in April, following the downing of an F-15E fighter jet, which led to a swift rescue mission for the crew. The U.S. military is currently engaged in a naval blockade of Iran's ports.