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Trump rejects Iran compensation, demands Tehran pay for deaths
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s demand for compensation over damages from the US-Israeli military campaign, instead demanding Tehran pay for deaths and injuries caused by its attacks over decades. In…
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US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s demand for compensation over damages from the US-Israeli military campaign, instead demanding Tehran pay for deaths and injuries caused by its attacks over decades. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the Iranian demand an “interesting idea” and said he would press a counter-demand in future negotiations. Iran has linked compensation to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which remains partially closed. Tehran also wants sanctions lifted and frozen assets released before fully restoring shipping through the strategic waterway.
Trump specifically mentioned Iran’s late military commander Qassem Soleimani and the 2000 USS Cole bombing, and claimed 52,000 people died in the last five months. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday the strait will remain a “theatre of war” unless Washington accepts all conditions. The standoff has disrupted global oil shipping and raised market concerns, though Trump insists the waterway is open.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are playing the compensation card for public consumption, not negotiation. Iran demands billions for war damage while Trump counters with claims for past attacks. Each knows the Strait of Hormuz is the real bargaining chip, not money. For India, which imports oil through that route, the outcome matters more than the rhetoric. Watch whether Iran actually keeps the strait partially open during talks, that will show if either side is serious.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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