Trump counters Iran's Hormuz terms with a counter-demand

Iran issued a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting sanctions, ending the blockade, withdrawing American forces, unfreezing assets, and paying damages. In reply, President Trump said the U.S. would press a counter-demand of compensation for Americans harmed by Iran, and described diplomacy as low-key and semi-negotiated as Washington seeks to keep Hormuz open and oil flows stable amid heightened tensions.