- President Donald Trump announced he instructed U.S. representatives to demand that Iran pay compensation for American victims of Iranian-backed attacks.
- Trump made his demands on Monday in a Truth Social post, which comes after Tehran called for war reparations following the five-month military conflict.
- "I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict (started because, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON), even though it was never mentioned in any of our negotiations or meetings!" he wrote.
- Trump claimed compensation should cover victims of roadside bombs, combat deaths, and killed Iranian protesters, though his casualty estimates exceed official figures.
- Iranian officials outlined six conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including sanctions relief, naval withdrawal, and war damage compensation. Negotiations remain delicate as a two-month interim ceasefire period nears its end amid U.S. munitions shortages.
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