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'Iran should pay': Trump seeks compensation from Tehran for '50 years of damage'

US President Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal by demanding that Tehran pay compensation for people killed in wars, attacks and protests, escalating tensions as efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

The Times of India · Aug 11

Iran-US war latest: US fires on ship for violating blockade as Trump again claims ‘total control’ over Hormuz

US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month

The Independent UK · Aug 11

‘Compulsive addiction to sanctions’: Iran mocks Trump admin's ‘suffocating’ threat

Iran late Monday mocked the Trump administration’s reliance on economic sanctions, warning that Washington’s repeated attempts to squeeze Tehran are less a strategy than an “addiction” that could ultimately leave the US with fewer options to end the crisis.

The Times of India · Aug 10

Iranian President shares key health update on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy after a lengthy meeting. This comes amid reports of Khamenei's critical condition circulating in Israeli media. Iran also announced a sudden reshuffle at the top of its political and national-security establishment. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr moved to…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Donald Trump turns Iran’s compensation demand back on Tehran, oil jumps 4%

US Iran war news: Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for conflict victims. Iranian representatives had initially sought damages for their own conflict losses. Trump stated his representatives would include this demand in future negotiations. He cited the USS Cole attack and other combat deaths as reasons. Compensation was also…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Iran says ‘Muslim Nato’ pact reflects retreat from US security umbrella

Tehran has played down concerns over a new mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, while portraying the agreement as evidence of declining regional reliance on the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10

Iranian Adviser Tells Tehran to Play the Long Game and Outlast Trump Until 2029

An Iranian adviser suggests Tehran should avoid both war and deals with Trump, advocating for strategic patience until his presidency ends in 2029, while denying direct US talks.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

Euronews · Aug 10

Trump Signals Focus On Economic Pressure On Iran As Hormuz Deal Remains Elusive: 'They Have No Money'

Donald Trump signaled a shift to economic, rather than military pressure on Iran as a deal remains elusive following Tehran's latest demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 10

Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talks

Iran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. He said talks on the maritime mechanism remain ongoing, with the two sides discussing safe passage, environmental issues,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10