Trump turns Iran's compensation demand back on Tehran as the Hormuz talks stall

Iran has set conditions for fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, among them a permanent end to the war, an end to the US blockade and sanctions, the release of frozen assets and compensation for war damage. Trump responded on Monday by demanding compensation from Iran instead, saying he had instructed his representatives to seek it for people killed and gravely wounded by Iranian roadside bombs. On Aug. 4 he had said a deal could happen within a day or two.

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