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Donald Trump: “We're going to use Iran's money to pay for the damage they…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Gaggles with Press on Air Force One En Route Waterford Township, MI, Jul. 27, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 06:28

You said that Iranian assets will be used to pay for dam damages to ships that are hit in the Strait of Permission. Would the US pay shipping companies directly? No. No, We're going to use Iran's money to pay for the damage they did. In other words, the Iran money that we control will be used to pay for damages. Sound good? Not bad, right? We should be rewarded. Okay. Any other questions? (06:28–06:32)

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Asserts that the U.S. will use Iranian assets to compensate for damages caused by Iran.

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