Donald Trump says Iran "should be responsible" for casualties in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Gaza

On August 10, 2026, former President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account that the United States will seek reparations from Iran for all American service members killed and for Iranian civilians who have died in protests over the last five decades, and that this demand will be included in any forthcoming talks with Tehran. He noted that Iranian officials have themselves asked for compensation for damage incurred during a five‑month military clash, and he argued that Iran should also answer for casualties in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Gaza. Trump said his team has been instructed to embed the compensation issue in every future negotiation with the Iranian government.