World · 28 July 2026

Iran's Strait of Hormuz threat over frozen funds

The warning comes after Donald Trump suggested using Tehran's frozen cash to cover damages to cargo in the shipping route. A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, a command centre for the Iranian military, called his idea an illegal act. They stated that any business or nation accepting the funds will face a ban from passing through the channel.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 July 2026 at 15:36

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