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The article reports that US President Donald Trump is considering expanding military attacks against Iran as efforts to negotiate a new truce remain unsuccessful. Additionally, Trump stated that damages to ships and cargo resulting from the conflict will be compensated using frozen Iranian assets held by the United States. The report, published by The Business Times Singapore on July 24, 2026, highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with no ceasefire agreement in sight and the US leveraging economic measures to address maritime incidents.
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Updated: Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 02:06 PM
The US president has indicated that damages to ships and cargo will be compensated using frozen Iranian funds currently held by the United States.
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