Iran announces bounties for killing or capturing US troops
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Iran's army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia announced bounties of 5 billion tomans for killing or capturing US servicemen and 10 billion tomans for women in case of a US invasion. The announcement follows a US Treasury economic operation on August 20 aimed at forcing Iran into a deal. Washington warned of severe consequences for countries helping Tehran evade sanctions.
Key Facts
- Iran's army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia announced bounties of 5 billion tomans (about $25,000) for killing or capturing US servicemen and 10 billion tomans (about $50,000) for women in case of a US invasion.
- The US Treasury initiated an economic operation on August 20 to force Iran into a deal favorable to the US.
- Washington warned the international community of severe consequences for any country helping Tehran circumvent existing restrictions.
- US President Donald Trump previously announced the de facto end of the military operation against Iran.
Bounty Announcement
Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia announced that authorities are ready to pay citizens rewards for killing or capturing American servicemen in case of a US invasion. Akraminia specified in an interview with Mehr that the reward for men would be 5 billion tomans (about $25,000) and for women 10 billion tomans (about $50,000).
US Sanctions Pressure
On August 20, the US Treasury initiated an economic operation aimed at forcing Iran into a deal favorable to the US. Washington warned the international community of severe consequences for any countries that attempt to help Tehran circumvent existing restrictions.
Military Operation Status
US President Donald Trump previously announced the de facto end of the military operation against Iran.
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Iran announces bounties for killing or capturing US troops
