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US to Seek Compensation from Iran for Past Conflicts

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to demand compensation from Iran for the country's alleged role in past conflicts, including the 2000 USS Cole bombing and the killing of protesters.

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The essential points

  1. 01US President Donald Trump plans to demand compensation from Iran for past conflicts.
  2. 02The demand includes damages for the 2000 USS Cole bombing and the killing of protesters.
  3. 03Thousands of people were killed or wounded in the conflicts, and families of victims may be eligible for compensation.
  4. 04The move is part of a broader effort to hold Iran accountable for its actions.
The full brief

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to demand compensation from Iran for the country's alleged role in past conflicts, including the 2000 USS Cole bombing and the killing of protesters.