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Trump Says Iran Must Compensate Deaths for Peace

8/12/2026

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Trump Demands Compensation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 12, 2026 that Iran must pay compensation for deaths to secure a peace deal.
An Iranian senior source told Reuters on August 12, 2026 that there has been absolutely no progress on reviving the June interim cease-fire.
Iranian top security official Mohsen Rezaei said on August 12, 2026 the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets Iran’s conditions.

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Trump Demands Compensation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 12, 2026 that Iran must pay compensation for deaths to secure a peace deal.
An Iranian senior source told Reuters on August 12, 2026 that there has been absolutely no progress on reviving the June interim cease-fire.
Iranian top security official Mohsen Rezaei said on August 12, 2026 the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets Iran’s conditions.

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