US President Donald Trump says Washington will seek compensation from Tehran for Americans killed or injured in attacks, adding another hurdle to efforts to reach a peace agreement.
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran pay compensation as part of any future peace agreement, adding a new condition to already difficult efforts to end the conflict between Washington and Tehran.
Trump said Monday that Iran was seeking compensation for damage caused during the five-month military conflict. He argued that the United States should also seek financial compensation from Tehran for Americans who were killed or wounded in attacks that he has attributed to Iran over several decades.
Trump expands demands for Iran negotiations
In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole and accused Iran of supporting or carrying out attacks that resulted in deaths and injuries over the past 50 years.
The US president said he had directed American representatives to make compensation part of “any, and all, future negotiations” with Iran.
The demand comes amid growing uncertainty over the future of US-Iran negotiations. Trump has repeatedly warned that the United States could take further military action against Tehran while also suggesting that a diplomatic solution remains possible.
On Sunday, Trump said he was “low-keying” his approach to the conflict, indicating that Washington could place greater emphasis on economic pressure rather than immediately pursuing additional military strikes.
Strait of Hormuz remains a major obstacle
The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes, has added further pressure to negotiations.
Iran has reportedly demanded that Washington lift its blockade of Iranian ports and remove sanctions on its oil industry before agreeing to reopen the strategic waterway.
The continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed fuel prices higher and increased concerns in global markets.
With Washington demanding compensation and Tehran seeking sanctions relief and an end to the blockade, the two sides remain far apart on the terms of a potential peace agreement.
Trump’s latest demand could further complicate diplomatic efforts as the United States and Iran attempt to resolve their differences and prevent the conflict from escalating further.
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