Arab States Demand Iran Pay Compensation for War Damages

Arab states are demanding that Iran pay compensation for the damage caused by a series of attacks during the raging war in the Middle East. Compensation is also being demanded by Arab states regarding Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the war.

This demand, as reported by Anadolu Agency on Wednesday (22/4/2026), was conveyed in a resolution passed during an emergency meeting of foreign ministers from Arab League member states, held via video conference under Bahrain’s leadership.

The resolution states that Iran bears “full international responsibility” for attacks targeting Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq.

Tehran, according to the Arab League resolution, is also obligated under international law to provide “full reparations” for all losses and damages it has caused.

The Arab League resolution also condemns Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threats to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, stating that such actions violate international law and the principle of freedom of navigation.

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Abdullatif Al Zayani, said that Iran’s actions disrupt maritime traffic, threaten energy security, food and medicine supplies, and harm global trade and the world economy.

He also said that Tehran must be held accountable for the consequences of closing the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation.

Earlier this month, Iran demanded compensation from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jordan, claiming that those states were involved in the war waged by the United States (US) and Israel against Tehran.

Since late February, Iran has been at war with the US and Israel, which began with a large-scale joint attack by Washington and Tel Aviv on Tehran. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks on targets in Israel and Gulf states hosting US military assets.

Tehran’s attacks triggered damage and claimed lives in those Gulf states.

The fighting has been temporarily halted since a two-week ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, took effect on 7 April. Ahead of the ceasefire’s expiry, or on Tuesday (21/4), US President Donald Trump announced a unilateral extension of the ceasefire.

However, an advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mahdi Mohammadi, as reported by CNN, said: “Trump’s ceasefire extension means nothing.”