Trump: Iran to Pay for Damage to Ships and Cargo from Frozen US Assets
US President Donald Trump announced that any damage to ships and cargo will be compensated using frozen Iranian assets in the US.
US President Donald Trump stated on his social media platform "Truth Social" that from now on, any damage inflicted on ships, cargo, or related items will be paid for using Iranian money under US control. He referred to frozen Iranian assets, though it remains unclear what legal basis the US president intends to use for such action. Trump added that while the damage could be significant, this is a fair and just measure.
The announcement follows a recent escalation in the US-Iran conflict earlier this month, when Iranian forces attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade. Although Trump did not explicitly mention the strait in his post, the context points to rising tensions in the region.
In response, the US military has carried out multiple strikes against targets in Iran over the past few days, aiming to prevent further attacks on merchant vessels and their crews. The situation remains tense, with international observers closely monitoring developments.
