Trump Links Iran‑Held Money to Compensation for Cargo and Vessel Harm

President Donald Trump declared that the United States will tap into Iranian assets it controls to pay for any forthcoming maritime damages. The declaration was posted on Truth Social, where he wrote that the policy will apply to any loss involving ships, cargo or related equipment.

While he did not specify the types of incidents that would trigger the payment, the comment arrived amid heightened Middle‑East tensions and a series of U.S. air strikes against Iran. Trump also highlighted that the stock market has reached an all‑time high despite the confrontation, suggesting the economic fallout is being managed.