President Donald Trump defended the possibility of returning Iran’s frozen financial assets, arguing that honoring ownership rights is essential to maintaining global confidence in the US dollar.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the frozen funds legally belong to Iran and suggested they would eventually have to be returned as part of a broader agreement.
“It’s not our money, it’s their money,” Trump said. “If we didn’t give it back, nobody would ever invest in the dollar again.”
The comments come as the US continues negotiations with Iran over a broader peace agreement that could include sanctions relief, the return of frozen assets, and measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also indicated that US sanctions could eventually be lifted if Iran changes its behavior, while emphasizing that any final agreement must prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
The remarks highlight the administration’s effort to balance diplomatic negotiations with maintaining confidence in the global financial system, where the US dollar remains the world’s dominant reserve currency.
For investors, the comments add another sign that economic incentives and financial measures are likely to play a central role in any final US-Iran agreement.
