Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’

In a surprising twist, President Trump has announced that damages resulting from a recent drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani will be paid for by Iranian funds that the US claims to have in its possession. The President's statement has sparked widespread confusion and raised questions about the legitimacy of the US government's claims. According to Trump, the money is being held as a result of the US's ability to control Iranian assets, a move that could potentially be seen as an attempt to circumvent Congressional oversight on the use of funds. As the situation continues to unfold, many are left wondering how the US plans to justify the use of seized Iranian assets to pay for damages related to a military operation.

President Trump says damages will be paid for by Iranian money that the US has 'in its possession, and controls'.