According to the Tasnim agency, Iranian Army Commander Lieutenant General Amir Hatami stated this. He said that an Iranian serviceman could expect a reward of $30,000 if he captures or kills an American soldier involved in actions against Iran. "If any Iranian serviceman can capture or kill an American aggressor soldier, he will receive a reward of $30,000," the agency quoted Hatami as saying. The statement by the Iranian Army Commander is yet another indication of the sharp escalation of rhetoric between Tehran and Washington. However, no details were provided regarding the procedure for the payment of the announced reward and the conditions under which it will be granted.