Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty for Killing or Capturing US Soldiers
2 sources across 2 countries · Bangladesh · Israel
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- The Daily Star
- The Jerusalem Post
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Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami announced on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army is offering a bounty of 5 billion tomans, equivalent to $30,000, for the killing or capturing of US soldiers. According to the announcement, the reward will be doubled if the action is carried out by a woman. Hatami stated that the plan was developed following a large number of requests to participate in financial support.
Additional details provided by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting include a promise that the weapon used by the individual will be purchased at double the price, and a new weapon will be provided. Hatami further claimed that the United States no longer possesses its former authority and criticized the Zionist regime. He also denounced statements by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz, calling him a loser and asserting that US bases cannot return to their previous status in the region.
Context for the announcement includes a war between Tehran and Washington that began on February 28 after attacks by the United States and Israel. While a ceasefire occurred in April and peace talks were attempted in June, fighting has continued sporadically, primarily around the Strait of Hormuz and southern Iran. There have been no known deployments of US ground forces in Iran during this conflict, with the exception of a rescue mission for a downed pilot in April.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- The center lean outlet focused on the factual details of the bounty and the broader timeline of the conflict.
- Centre-right
- The center-right lean outlet provided extensive quotes from the Iranian military chief, including his insults toward the US president and threats against US bases.
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