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16 August 2026
3 events recorded (3 confirmed), and 1 statement counted apart.
16 August 2026 in brief
Iran's judiciary said a man convicted of driving his car into police officers in Karaj during the January protests had been executed. [1] Iran's army chief Amir Hatami announced a reward of 5 billion tomans for anyone who kills or captures and hands over a US service member, according to IRNA. Kpler ship-tracking data reported by Reuters showed commodity traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling to near zero over the weekend, with a revised count of three vessels on Saturday and two on Sunday. [1] Iran's parliament approved a bill banning interviews with media it deems hostile, including US and Israeli outlets, which still needs Guardian Council review. [1]
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Iran's army chief Amir Hatami announced a reward of 5 billion tomans, about $30,000, for anyone who kills or captures and hands over a US service member, doubled if a woman does it, according to IRNA. He gave no detail of where or when.
Islamic Republic of Iran Army
16 Aug · to a mixed audience
Reported by Times of Israel
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Islamic Republic of Iran Army: Iran's army chief Amir Hatami announced a reward of 5 billion tomans, about $30,000, for anyone who kills or captures and hands over a US service member, doubled if a woman does it, according to IRNA. He gave no detail of where or when.