US President Donald Trump has said he wants Iran to pay compensation as part of any future peace agreement, adding a new demand to stalled efforts to end the conflict.
Trump said on Monday that Tehran was seeking compensation for damage caused during the five-month military conflict.
He said the US would likewise seek payment from Iran for Americans killed or wounded in attacks he attributed to Tehran over several decades.
Trump widens the negotiating demands
In a post on Truth Social, Trump cited the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole and alleged that Iran had supported or carried out attacks that killed and injured people over the past 50 years.
He said he had instructed US representatives to include compensation in “any, and all, future negotiations” with Iran.
Trump’s comments came after weeks of mixed signals over the conflict.
He has repeatedly threatened further military action against Iran, while also indicating that a diplomatic agreement could be within reach.
On Sunday, Trump said he was “low-keying” his approach, suggesting that economic pressure could take precedence over additional strikes.
Hormuz blockade keeps pressure on Washington
Negotiations have also been complicated by the continued disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
Iran has demanded that Washington end its blockade of Iranian ports and lift sanctions on its oil industry before agreeing to reopen the waterway, according to reports.
The standoff has pushed fuel prices higher and unsettled global markets.
The latest US demands could further complicate efforts to reach a settlement, as Washington and Tehran remain divided over both the conflict and the terms of any agreement.
