U.S. President Donald Trump says he will demand “conflict compensation” from Iran in connection with any future peace negotiations. In a post, he argues that Iran should pay for people it has killed and gravely wounded, citing roadside bomb attacks and other conflicts, and also refers to past incidents including the October 2000 USS Cole bombing.
The reports also note that Iran has been seeking compensation for damages it says it has incurred from U.S. and Israeli attacks. Several outlets say Trump’s remarks follow Iran’s statement that it is nearing a deal with Oman that would define shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran reiterates conditions that include compensation and an end to sanctions and threats. Other coverage emphasizes Trump’s broader counter-position: that his administration would seek payments tied to deaths and injuries from what he describes as regime-sponsored violence and protest crackdowns.
While the wording differs, the outlets broadly agree on the central points: Trump publicly links compensation demands to negotiation leverage, responds to Iran’s request for damages, and cites both battlefield harm and specific historical incidents.
