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

A source linked to Iran has offered a $30,000 bounty for actions against US soldiers stationed in the region. US officials said they are taking the development seriously and have increased security for personnel.

Soldiers in silhouette at a military base at dusk
Soldiers in silhouette at a military base at duskPhoto: Tomer Dahari / Pexels
Economic Times1 h ago

According to regional security sources, a group linked to Iran has offered a bounty of up to $30,000 for attacks on or the capture of US military personnel. The announcement comes amid persistent tension in the region.

US Defense Department officials said they are taking the threat seriously and have increased security measures at bases in the area. Officials stressed that all necessary steps are being taken to protect personnel.

Iran's government has not issued an official statement addressing the claims. Analysts say the development reflects ongoing tension in US-Iran relations and could raise the risk of broader regional instability.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by Economic Times. The illustration is a stock photo by Tomer Dahari from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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