President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran should also compensate for the losses suffered by Americans and its own protesters in response to Iran's demand for war reparations. The issue of compensation has emerged as a new point of contention in U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
On August 10, Trump stated on Truth Social, "Iran is demanding compensation for damages incurred during military conflicts over the past five months. If that is the case, then I will demand compensation from Iran as well."
He emphasized that Iran should compensate Americans who were killed or injured due to attacks by Iranian-backed armed groups, as well as the families of anti-government protesters who died during the Iranian government's crackdown.
Trump also mentioned that he has directed U.S. negotiators to raise the issue of compensation in all future discussions with Iran.
Additionally, Trump included the victims of the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen as part of those deserving compensation. The attack resulted in the deaths of 17 U.S. service members, although U.S. authorities concluded that the incident was carried out by al-Qaeda, not Iran.
Trump's remarks are a direct response to Iran's recent demands for war reparations, which it has linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has called for the lifting of maritime blockades and economic sanctions, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region, the return of frozen assets, and compensation for war damages.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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