Iran Demands Compensation for US-Israel Airstrikes

Iran has demanded that the United States provide financial compensation for damages from the June conflict, during which the US joined Israel in airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, as a precondition for resuming nuclear talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that exchanges have taken place with US envoy Steve Witkoff, and emphasized that Iran will not return to negotiations without assurances against further attacks. Araghchi described the path to renewed talks as narrow but still possible, highlighting Iran's insistence on 'real confidence-building measures.' The US claims its strikes targeted sites linked to nuclear weapons development, while Iran maintains its program is peaceful. The Trump administration has not publicly addressed the compensation demand but has imposed new sanctions on Iranian entities. Tensions remain high, complicating hopes for a diplomatic resolution.