Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami announced that Iranian citizens who capture or kill a U.S. soldier attacking Iranian territory will receive a $30,000 reward.
Hatami said at a ceremony held in Iran for Journalists' Day that the reward would be given on behalf of the Iranian people. He added that the amount designated for women would be twice the $30,000 reward.
Clashes between Iran, the United States and Israel
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, while Iran struck U.S. and Israeli targets in the region. The parties subsequently reached a ceasefire agreement.
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.
Seeking safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18 concerning freedom of maritime navigation. However, disagreements over security in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted the implementation of the agreement.
The parties later resumed talks on establishing safe-passage corridors for ships in the strait.