Trump says Iranian money will pay for ship, cargo damage amid hostilities

President Donald Trump declared that any damages to ships and cargo resulting from ongoing hostilities will be compensated using Iranian funds currently in U.S. possession. In a post on Truth Social, Trump framed this as a "fair and equitable" measure, stating that "from this point forth, any and all damages done to Ships, Cargo, or anything related thereto, will be paid for by Iranian Money that the United States has in its possession, and controls."

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Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice, that from this point forth, any and all damages done to Ships, Cargo, or anything related thereto, will be paid for by Iranian Money that the United States has in its possession, and controls.

This declaration comes as the U.S. and Iran remain in a state of continued confrontation. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S. administration officials, suggesting they are out of touch with reality. He warned that the "mindless aggression they advocate will only ensure that POTUS pays heavier price for deal he's trying to achieve."

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Compromised individuals in the U.S. administration are burying their heads in the sand. They ignore the realities on the ground and seem focused only on 2028. The mindless aggression they advocate will only ensure that POTUS pays heavier price for deal he's trying to achieve.

Trump also reiterated his strong stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, asserting that Washington is managing the conflict "extremely well." He emphasized that Iran "will never have a nuclear weapon" under his watch, stating it's a capability and responsibility only he possesses to prevent.

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We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon.