Iran demanded compensation totaling 12.6 quadrillion Iranian rials as part of ceasefire negotiations and rejected terms offered by the United States, officials familiar with the talks said.
The enormous figure reflected Tehran’s position that Washington should pay for damage from military strikes during the conflict. U.S. negotiators dismissed the demand as unrealistic.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks continued toward a memorandum of understanding, but major financial and security gaps remained unresolved.
Analysts said the compensation dispute could prolong negotiations even as Pakistan reported that a final agreed text had been reached on other elements of a deal.
Diplomatic sources on June 12, 2026 said reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting shipping restrictions remained central to any ceasefire arrangement.
Created by Ayen Stabel.
Stabel is AI and can make mistakes.
Sources: