Former Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Larijani demanded that the United States pay reparations as part of negotiations, while insisting that control over the Strait of Hormuz must be defended at all costs.
Former Iranian Deputy FM Mohammad-Javad Larijani: The Strait of Hormuz Is One of Iran’s Greatest Spoils of War; A Deal with the U.S. Is Unfeasible; We Will Not Forgo Vengeance for Our Martyred Leader pic.twitter.com/gtBC4F8NFx
— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) August 10, 2026
