Key facts
- President Donald Trump stated he will demand Iran pay compensation for those killed and wounded.
- Trump referenced the USS Cole bombing and recent anti-government protests as reasons for compensation claims.
- Trump indicated he might declare victory if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. approach to Iran is described as 'low-keying it,' focusing on economic pressure.
- Iran is reportedly nearing a deal with Oman to define new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait include an end to sanctions and compensation for damages.
President Donald Trump stated he will demand that Iran pay compensation for "all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded," referencing past attacks and recent domestic unrest. Trump's comments came as Iran is reportedly nearing a deal with Oman to define new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway. Iran has previously stated that the U.S. must meet conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions, before the strait is reopened. Trump described the U.S. approach to Iran as "low-keying it" and "semi-negotiating," focusing on economic pressure. He also suggested that Iran cannot afford to pay its soldiers due to U.S. naval blockades worsening its financial troubles. Iran, in response, has described its people as "professional chess players" in their dealings with the U.S. The U.S. military has rerouted 55 commercial vessels as part of operations to enforce restrictions on Iranian ports.