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Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz

PBS NewsHour August 10, 2026 4 views
Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iran doubled down on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. meets a sweeping list of demands. President Trump scoffed at those conditions, especially paying reparations to Iran for damages caused by five months of U.S.-Israeli bombardments. The impasse comes as war appears closer in Yemen between a Saudi-backed coalition and Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Nick Schifrin reports.

<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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