Iran $30,000 bounty — The Iranian military has announced a reward of $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures an American soldier and hands them over to Iranian authorities, according to a report by LaPresse.ca on August 16, 2026. The offer, made public on Sunday, is part of a series of increasingly confrontational statements from Iran directed at the United States.

The announcement specifies that the bounty would be doubled if the act is carried out by a woman, raising the potential reward to $60,000. This move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries, with Iranian officials openly calling for actions against US military personnel.

While the statement was attributed to the Iranian military, the report did not name a specific official. The offer of a financial incentive for violence against US soldiers marks a notable escalation in rhetoric and could have serious consequences for American forces stationed in the region.

The United States has not yet issued an official response to Iran’s announcement. The development is likely to further strain already tense relations and may prompt additional security measures for US personnel in the Middle East and beyond.