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Chaima Chihi

Washington could tap into Iran's frozen billions to pay for Gulf attack damage

The United States is considering reallocating Iranian assets to support its allies in the Gulf region with reconstruction efforts and compensation for damage resulting from Iranian attacks, according to a Reuters report.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly tasked a specialised team with drawing up a comprehensive assessment of the cost of the damage sustained by Washington's Gulf allies since the escalation began, as well as exploring options for using Iranian assets to cover those losses and any potential future damage.

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