New Delhi. Amidst the tension between Iran and America (Iran-US), Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami of the Iranian Army has made a big announcement. He has said that any Iranian fighter who captures or kills an American soldier More than $30,000 i.e. about Rs 28 lakh A reward of Rs. According to Tasnim news agency, Hatami made the announcement during a speech in Tehran on Sunday, August 16.
According to Reuters report, Hatami said that if any Iranian captures or kills an American soldier, he will be given a reward by the Iranian people. He said it was worth about 5 billion tomans and said that a suitable reward would be given for it.
No progress visible in peace talks
This statement of the Iranian commander has come at a time when no concrete progress is visible in the peace talks towards ending the conflict between America and Iran. strategically important strait of hormuz Movement of oil tankers is also reported to be affected.
Several important developments emerged on Sunday between the Iran war and the Gaza conflict in the Middle East. Military activities are also going on in the area from the American side.
American commander arrived at USS Lincoln
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, visited US aircraft carriers deployed in the Arabian Sea during his 10-day regional visit. USS Lincoln Visited.
The aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East in January and has been deployed in the US military campaign against Iran. According to reports, it has also played a role in the blockade of Iranian ports.
USS Lincoln has been at sea for more than 240 consecutive days, a record for the longest deployment. During this time, there have also been reports of problems related to mental health and essential items among the personnel present on the ship. More than 5,000 sailors and marines can be deployed on this aircraft carrier.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, 11 killed
Tension in the Middle East is not limited to Iran and America only. At least 11 people were killed in two Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
The Israeli military claimed that the strikes targeted two senior Hezbollah commanders, Abu Hassan Alaa and Ali Samir al-Hajj Hassan. These attacks are being counted among the deadliest attacks in the region since the ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah came into force in June.
Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo
Here, amid efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, a Hamas delegation is holding talks in Egypt's capital Cairo. At a time when Iran-US tensions, Israeli actions in Lebanon and Gaza conflict are continuing simultaneously, the Iranian commander's announcement of bounty against US troops has further increased regional tensions.