Strait of Contention: The Reparations Ruckus in the Hormuz Deal The recent exchange between the United States and Iran over reparations has cast a long shadow over the tense negotiations for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump's suggestion that Iran should pay damages for its actions over the past half century has been met with a firm stance from Tehran, which insists that any resolution to the crisis must include lifting the US naval blockade and sanctions.
The concept of reparations is not new in international relations. It has long been used as a tool for states to resolve conflicts and compensate for damages caused during wartime or periods of occupation.