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Iran's Frozen Cash to Pay for Gulf Attacks | Jamaica News

1 min · 24 de jul de 2026
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The U.S. is declaring it will use frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages to ships and cargo hit by attacks in the Gulf, a bold move by President Trump aimed at holding Iran accountable for disrupting trade and endangering maritime routes. This new policy, set to remain in effect until further notice, signals a major escalation in economic pressure on Tehran and is poised to spark fresh debate over how to manage escalating regional tensions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/66cda6be477d31aa

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