Iran demands reparations for war, says Hormuz entering new phase
Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has said Tehran would seek compensation for the recent war with the United States and Israel, including what he called the “blood money” of those killed, and signalled a tougher approach to the Strait of Hormuz.
In remarks broadcast on state television, he said Iran would pursue reparations for wartime damage and move the management of the strategic waterway “to a new phase.”
Khamenei’s statement came despite a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed this week between Washington and Tehran, with further talks expected in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation. The truce has been presented by both sides as a temporary opening for diplomacy, but its durability remains in doubt amid continued regional tensions.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Strait of Hormuz remained open, but added that traffic was still subject to technical restrictions because of the recent war and measures imposed during the conflict. He said vessels seeking passage would need to coordinate with Iran’s military, underlining that navigation through the chokepoint remains tightly controlled.
The status of Hormuz remains central to the ceasefire, with U.S. President Donald Trump insisting that the waterway must be fully reopened. Shipping data and industry reports suggest traffic is still heavily restricted, with many vessels waiting to transit the route.
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