Trump: Iran will pay for damages to targeted commercial ships from its frozen funds

Washington, July 23 (KUNA) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States would use frozen Iranian funds to compensate for damages to commercial ships targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “From now on, until further notice, any damages incurred by ships, cargoes, or anything related to them will be compensated using Iranian funds controlled by the United States.” He affirmed that this decision is a “fair and just” measure, despite the severity of the potential damage to ships resulting from Iranian attacks. (End) A.M.M.