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  "id": 490382,
  "title": "Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/trump-says-will-demand-conflict-compensation-from-iran-490382",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T18:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260811/trump-says-will-demand-conflict-compensation-from-iran"
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  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday his intention to seek conflict compensation from Iran as part of any peace negotiations, pointing to attacks and atrocities allegedly backed or perpetrated by Tehran over decades. Iran is requesting compensation for the damage inflicted during the ongoing five-month military conflict, according to Trump.\n\nTrump echoed his own demand for compensation, emphasizing the numerous casualties Iran has caused through roadside bombs and various conflicts. The president's stance aligns with his recent pattern of threatening harsh retaliation against Iran, such as potential attacks on civilian infrastructure, only to later withdraw his threat in the pursuit of a peace deal.\n\nTrump's latest remarks on the social media platform Truth Social came a day after he mentioned he was \"low-keying\" his approach to the conflict, indicating a willingness to rely on economic pressure rather than additional military strikes. Axios reported that during an interview with the digital media outlet, Trump did not express any frustration with Iran's hesitance in reaching an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he would seek conflict compensation from Iran as part of any peace negotiations, citing attacks and atrocities stretching back decades allegedly backed or perpetrated by Tehran. Iran is \"asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict... I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of…",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/trump-says-will-demand-conflict-compensation-from-iran-490282",
        "published": "2026-08-10T17:24:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump demands Iran compensate families of US citizens injured in IRGC-orchestrated attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/trump-demands-iran-compensate-families-of-us-citizens-injured-in-irgc",
        "published": "2026-08-10T17:40:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/trump-says-will-demand-conflict-compensation-from-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-10T18:12:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Trump extends limited waiver of shipping law to keep oil flowing in U.S. amid Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/trump-extends-limited-waiver-of-shipping-law-to-keep-oil-flowing-in-u",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:15:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Trump says Iran should pay compensation, including for past actions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/trump-says-iran-should-pay-compensation-including-for-past-actions",
        "published": "2026-08-10T21:00:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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