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Iran’s military has just dropped a jaw-dropping bounty: $30,000 for capturing or killing an American soldier—double if the job’s done by a woman. The move, reportedly fueled by public demand, comes amid escalating tensions since February’s conflict in southern Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz. Though U.S. troops haven’t been stationed there since a single April rescue mission, the bounty signals a new escalation. With 17 U.S. service members killed so far—all outside Iran—and diplomatic talks stalled, Iran is also demanding war reparations before reopening the vital waterway. This isn’t just another skirmish—it’s a dangerous game of brinkmanship with global consequences.

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