President Donald Trump on Monday flipped the script on Iran’s demands for compensation for damages during the ongoing war, and is now demanding compensation from the Islamic Republic.
“I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict (started because, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON), even though it was never mentioned in any of our negotiations or meetings!” Trump said on X.
“But it is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous, as led initially by General Soleimani, including the families of those killed on the USS Cole, and thousands of others killed in combat.
“Additionally, compensation should be paid to the families of the hundreds of thousands of innocent protestors that Iran has killed over the last 50 years, not to mention the 52,000 that have been killed in the last five months.
“I have instructed my representatives to put this firmly into any, and all, future negotiations. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
The president’s remarks come one day after he said he was “low-keying” his approach to the conflict, suggesting economic pressure could have better results than more military strikes.
Tehran indicated it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. lifts its blockade, pays compensation for war damage, lifts sanctions and releases frozen assets.
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