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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Iran's military has announced a bounty of US$30,000 for the killing or capture of any US soldiers. The reward is reportedly doubled if the act is carried out by an Iranian woman. Army chief Amir Hatami stated that the plan was initiated due to numerous requests from individuals eager to participate. This announcement comes as Iran reiterates its demand for the US to withdraw from the Middle East. AI

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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

    Iran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to US$30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman. Army chief Amir Hatami said the plan had been drawn up following a “large number of requests” to take…