reparations

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Iran has demanded reparations for destruction wrought in the five-week onslaught.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Opposition to reparations takes place on different levels.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Iran has reportedly replied to a 15-point US plan and is awaiting a response, having made its own demands including war reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The UK, which was one of the major slaving nations before going on to lead the fight to abolish the trade, has also repeatedly ruled out paying reparations.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Worst of all, the treaty forced Germany to accept full responsibility for starting the war and pay huge reparations as punishment.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti