United States President Donald Trump has demanded financial compensation from Iran for damages he claims have been inflicted over the past five decades, in response to Tehran's condition that the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon war reparations. The Strait, a crucial oil and gas transit route, has been blocked since the US-Israeli conflict began, causing global oil prices to rise. Iran has proposed new shipping lanes with Oman, but insists that Washington must meet its conditions, including an end to military threats. Trump's demand for compensation risks complicating ongoing talks between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait. The US President said the payments would cover casualties among American forces in the region, as well as civilian deaths in Iran. He also suggested Iran should compensate families of those killed in attacks attributed to terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda. Trump's demands for compensation have been met with skepticism, with some analysts viewing it as a negotiating tactic rather than a serious proposal. The US and Iran have been engaged in a tense standoff since the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran.