Posted on 07/23/2026 8:43:39 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Any damage inflicted by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be paid for by Iranian money that the U.S. holds, President Donald Trump said on Thursday in a Truth Social post.
The comment follows after the U.S. has pounded Iran for about 12 days straight. Iran and the U.S. tore up a memorandum of understanding that sought peace after Iran repeatedly fired upon ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
“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," Trump said. "These damages may be very substantial but, nevertheless, this is the fair and equitable thing to do. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
🚨 JUST NOW: President Trump says the Islamic Republic of Iran needs MORE PAIN
"They're not ready yet. They need more of the same. They have EVIL INTENTIONS! We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon."
"They'll NEVER have a nuclear weapon."
*Applause*
"This should've been… pic.twitter.com/vl7Oron8t0— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 23, 2026
The U.S. started striking Iran again on Thursday at 6:45 PM
U.S. forces started another night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 6:45 p.m. ET today. This is the 13th consecutive night of strikes aimed to hold Iran accountable and diminish threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to commercial shipping.— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 23, 2026
The conflict with Iran is rapidly escalating as the U.S. reportedly surges troops, military assets, and equipment to the region while expanding strikes deeper inside Iranian territory.
President Trump warned Iran and the Houthis they will face devastating consequences for any… pic.twitter.com/fZePHEsoIK— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 23, 2026
🚨 JUST NOW: President Trump informs Iran that America will begin SEIZING their cash to pay for "any and all damages done to Ships, Cargo, or anything related thereto"
The US has over $2 BILLION of Iran's cash assets in our possession
Iran had the chance to get it back. Not… pic.twitter.com/HbCj5aTHKS— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 23, 2026
BREAKING: President Trump says any future damage to commercial ships, cargo, or related property will be compensated using Iranian funds under U.S. control, declaring that Iran will be held financially responsible for attacks on maritime shipping. He says the policy will remain… pic.twitter.com/1QBnakOly6— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 23, 2026
President Trump just made it clear!
Any damage to ships, cargo, or related assets will be paid for with Iranian money the United States already controls.
Not American taxpayers.
Not our allies.
Iran.
Fair. Direct. Long overdue. pic.twitter.com/zJATwPGy98— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) July 23, 2026
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This is the same rationale the neighboring countries who are holding monies “frozen” who were attacked are taking the cash to rebuild what the iranians destroyed...common sense to me.
That’s the way it should be.
He’s been browsing FreeRepublic. I distinctly recall reading that suggestion on this forum.
yes, it has been posited as a solution (or at least potentially part of a solution to Iran’s action in this regard) on this forum several times, as well as others.
The idea isn’t all that novel.
Good.
Is this Trump’s bluster no 101. quickly forgotten.
Big time.
Very.
OUTSTANDING! The Iranians will have the responsibility for ALL the consequences of their own actions.
“ Is this Trump’s bluster no 101. quickly forgotten.”
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Alternating between Vance Derangement Syndrome and TDS… Trump’s turn.
That $2 Billion figure rings a bell.
Is President Trump referring to the litigation set-asides from Bank Markazi v. Peterson?
(PRESIDENT Trump: Iran Will Pay for Ship Damage With Its Own Frozen Funds)
EXCELLENT decision Mr. President
God Bless You, Protect You and Guide You Sir.
🛐🛐🙏🙏✝️✝️
👍👍
GREAT although they’ll never have enough money to pay for all the damage they have caused, all the innocent lives they have destroyed.
If I own a fleet, I’m not going to risk a hull if I think that there’s a realistic chance it’ll be sunk.
Not only would a replacement be hard to come by, but the “insurance” payoff wouldn’t make up for the lost revenues in the succeeding months.
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