Iran Demands $270 Billion Compensation From US-Israel Amid Escalating Conflict, Issues Warning

Iran has officially estimated its war damages at $270 billion following 47 days of conflict with the US and Israel. Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani detailed losses across infrastructure, aviation, and the economy. Tehran has linked compensation to the control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran-US Tensions and the $270 Billion Official Bill

Diplomatic initiatives have intensified once again amidst the ongoing tension between Iran and the United States. Following the failure of the first round of talks in Islamabad, both nations have agreed to a second round of negotiations. It's expected that representatives from both sides will soon meet again in the Pakistani capital. Meanwhile, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani presented a figure of $270 billion to the world on Wednesday. This is the first official assessment of the destruction caused during 47 days of war. Iran has issued a clear warning: either pay this amount or the Strait of Hormuz will be closed again. According to Mohajerani, this isn't just a demand for compensation but the language of a new conflict.

The Night of February 28 and the Minab School Attack

The conflict began on the night of February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The initial targets included nuclear sites, oil and gas plants, and military installations, while the most tragic incident occurred in the southern city of Minab, where a US missile struck the Shajra Tayyaba Primary School. According to an Amnesty International report from March 2026, over 100 children were killed, while the Iranian government claims the death toll was closer to 170. ' Despite demands for accountability from US Democratic lawmakers, the Trump administration offered no response.

Assessment of Damages in Three Phases

In an interview with the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that the $270 billion figure represents a preliminary assessment of Iran's economic, social, and industrial ruin.

Mohajerani clarified that the issue of compensation was raised during the Islamabad talks, while however, she also admitted that the current economic reality is such that the government can't afford to repair the damaged homes of its own citizens, necessitating the claim for external compensation.

Devastation of Infrastructure and the Aviation Sector

A BBC report titled ‘Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure’ documented the targets using verified videos, while repeated strikes hit oil and gas plants, petrochemical companies, steel plants, and aluminum factories. Infrastructure such as the famous B1 Bridge near Tehran, ports, railway networks, universities, hospitals, and water desalination plants were destroyed. According to an NPR report dated April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump had publicly threatened these strikes on infrastructure, which were subsequently carried out.

The aviation sector has also faced severe losses. Maghsoud Asadi Samani, Secretary of the Iranian Airlines Association, informed the media that 60 civilian aircraft are out of service, with 20 completely destroyed. Iran is left with only 160 passenger planes. During the peak Nowruz season, airlines suffered a cumulative loss of 300 trillion rials (approximately $190 million).

The Hormuz 'Toll Tax' and Economic Burden of Internet Shutdown

Iran has sent a formal letter to the UN Secretary-General demanding compensation from five Arab nations—Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan—alleging they allowed their territory to be used for the attacks. Iran has proposed a 'Hormuz Protocol' to collect compensation, suggesting a toll of up to $2 million per ship for Western vessels passing through the strait. 5 million daily.

On top of that, a 50-day internet shutdown affecting 90 million Iranians is causing a daily loss of $80 million. Afshin Kolahi of the Iran Chamber of Commerce stated that the country is losing the equivalent of two medium-capacity power plants every day due to this shutdown. The government is now proposing a 'tiered internet system' where select businesses can purchase expensive 'Internet Pro' services.