Iran Pegs War Losses at ₹25 Lakh Crore, Demands Compensation

Iran has demanded compensation for damages estimated at ₹25 lakh crore along with uranium enrichment rights as part of any future deal to end the US-Israel conflict.

War Losses Estimated 

Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Tuesday that US and Israeli attacks have inflicted economic losses of approximately ₹25 lakh crore, with the final tally likely to rise as assessments continue. The figure, roughly equivalent to $270 billion, was first shared in an interview with Russia’s RIA Novosti and later confirmed by Iranian state media.  

Compensation Demand in Focus 

Mohajerani said the Iranian negotiating team has formally raised the compensation issue during recent talks in Islamabad. In a letter to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council, Iran’s ambassador also rejected counter-claims by five Arab nations and accused them of enabling the aggression.  

Uranium Rights Key Condition 

Tehran has made it clear it is ready for peace but only on its terms. These include the right to continue uranium enrichment, complete lifting of all sanctions, and full reparations for war damage. During Saturday’s Islamabad meeting, Iran proposed a five-year halt to its nuclear programme; the US rejected it and insisted on a 20-year suspension.  

Islamabad Talks Yield No Deal 

Despite the deadlock, both sides exchanged proposals aimed at curbing nuclear activities. A source familiar with the discussions told CNN that Trump administration officials are now weighing a second in-person meeting before the ceasefire expires on April 21. Geneva or Islamabad remain possible venues.  

Russia Offers Uranium Storage 

In a parallel development, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Russia remains willing to accept Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as part of any final agreement. The offer, first made by President Putin, has not yet been accepted.  

Global Energy Impact Widens 

The ongoing US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has already pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel earlier this week, triggering worldwide concerns over supply disruption. Several tankers, including Chinese and Iran-linked vessels, have defied the blockade, but major shipping firms report vessels stuck near the chokepoint.  

Ceasefire Deadline Looms 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron that diplomacy, not military pressure, remains Tehran’s preferred path. As the fragile truce nears its expiry, regional players including China have proposed peace frameworks stressing respect for sovereignty and international law.  

The coming days will decide whether fresh talks materialise and whether Iran’s demand for ₹25 lakh crore in war losses compensation becomes a central sticking point in any lasting settlement.