Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami announced that an Iranian citizen who captures or kills an American soldier attacking Iranian territory will receive $30,000.
Speaking at a ceremony held in Iran as part of Journalists' Day, Hatami said the reward would be given on behalf of the Iranian people. The Iranian commander said the amount designated for women would be twice the $30,000 reward.
Clashes with the U.S. and Israel
Following clashes between Iran, the United States and Israel, the parties reached a ceasefire agreement. The United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, while Tehran struck U.S. and Israeli targets in the region.
The United States resumed its attacks on Iran between July 8 and 24, while Iran targeted what it described as U.S.-owned military facilities and equipment located in Arab countries.
Talks on passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18 concerning freedom of maritime navigation. However, disagreements over the security of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted the implementation of the memorandum.
The parties later resumed talks on establishing safe-passage corridors for ships transiting the strait.