Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty for Killing or Capturing US Soldiers

In mid-August 2026, the Iranian army announced a bounty of $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures US soldiers, with the amount doubling to $60,000 if the act is carried out by a woman. The offer was reported by multiple news outlets, with some citing the figure as $38,388, though the most commonly cited amount was $30,000.

The announcement came amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, and was linked to rhetoric involving US President Donald Trump. The bounty offer was widely covered in international media, but there was no immediate official response from the US government mentioned in the headlines.