The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Amir Hatami, announced a financial reward of $30,000 for anyone who captures or kills an American soldier. Hatami said during the Journalist's Day celebration, according to the Iranian Fars Agency, that any Iranian soldier who, with the participation of the people, is able to capture or kill an "aggressive American soldier" will receive a reward of $30,000. Hatami added, "The expulsion of America has actually been achieved, and they no longer have any permission to enter the Gulf, the Sea of ​​Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz." He said: "Everyone must realize that American bases are in no way capable of returning to what they were before, and that Iran will never allow that to happen."