U.S. President Donald Trump has made a demand for Iran to pay compensation for the people he claims it has killed in wars, attacks, and protests. This move is expected to complicate efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping route that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, with over 20% of the world's oil passing through it. The recent tensions between the U.S. and Iran have raised concerns about the safety and security of this strategic waterway, with many ships and tankers navigating through it.