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Trump turns up heat as Hormuz deal teeters

Hormuz reopening hopes dim as Trump demands Iranian compensation, while Tehran insists wider US concessions are needed before unrestricted shipping can resume.reports Asian Lite News Desk Hopes of a breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have weakened after US President Donald Trump demanded that Iran pay compensation for deaths and damage he says resulted from Iranian actions over decades, adding a new obstacle to already difficult negotiations. Trumps demand came as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement on arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the strategically vital waterway. However, Tehran has made clear that agreeing

11 Aug 2026 4:34 pm