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Iran wants money to open the Strait of Hormuz.

伊朗想要钱来开放霍尔木兹海峡。

President Trump responded to this issue on social media.

特朗普总统在社交媒体上回应了这个问题。

He thinks Iran should be responsible for past war damages.

他认为伊朗应该为过去的战争损失负责。

Trump demands compensation from Iran for the victims and their families.

特朗普要求伊朗补偿受害者及其家人。

He mentioned conflicts in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza.

他提到了黎巴嫩、叙利亚、也门和加沙的冲突。

The president also remembers the U.S. sailors who died in Yemen.

总统还记得在也门阵亡的美国水手。

This is a complicated issue of international negotiation.

这是一个复杂的国际谈判问题。

Both sides are currently standing by their positions.

双方目前都在坚持自己的立场。

Vocabulary (English)

赔偿: compensation
谈判: negotiation
冲突: conflict
负责: responsible
阵亡: killed in action
立场: position

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