Donald Trump says "Iran should be responsible" for damages and death in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Gaza

President Trump responded to Tehran’s demand that Washington compensate Iran for losses from US-Israeli strikes by insisting Iran itself owes restitution for lives lost and destruction across Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza, along with payments to families of USS Cole sailors and protesters. The exchange came as Iranian officials said negotiations with Oman on reopening Strait of Hormuz shipping were progressing, but conditioned on US compensation, ending sanctions, and military threats. Trump said his demand would apply in all future talks. Oil prices climbed after his post. The standoff matters because the strait carries a large share of global oil and LNG and has been effectively closed since late February attacks, straining prices and inflation amid an unpopular war.