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Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths
theguardian.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump has demanded that Iran pay compensation for the deaths of thousands of US soldiers and Iranian civilians, escalating tensions amid stalled negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump’s demand follows Iranian claims for reparations related to the recent five-month conflict, with Trump citing attacks led by General Soleimani and the killing of protesters over the past 50 years.
- The compensation demands are expected to be unacceptable to Iran, complicating ongoing peace talks aimed at restoring oil flow through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Hamas must fully disarm before any Israeli withdrawal, signaling a rift between the US and Israel.
- Trump also expanded his reparations demands to include victims in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza, increasing pressure on Iran amid broader efforts to resolve multiple Middle East conflicts before the US midterm elections.
