USA – United States President Donald Trump has demanded financial compensation from Iran for damages he claims the country has caused over the past 50 years.

This development follows Tehran’s stance that it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington agrees to pay war reparations and ends sanctions.

Tehran has been in ongoing talks with Oman regarding new shipping lanes through the waterway, which has been effectively blocked since the conflict began.

While Iran describes these talks as progressing, President Trump’s latest demands for payment—citing deaths among US forces and regional casualties—have introduced new complexities to the efforts to reopen the maritime passage.

The strait remains a critical focal point, as its closure has significantly impacted global oil and gas flows, prompting the US to maintain a naval blockade while simultaneously pursuing a strategy of economic pressure.