(SeaPRwire) – By: Alistair Kroon
Washington’s plan to redirect frozen Iranian assets isn’t just about rebuilding Gulf infrastructure. It’s a calculated move to box Tehran into a corner while keeping allies on its side. Tehran demands access to these funds as part of any peace deal. But the Trump admin is turning those assets into a tool against Iran.
Official statements say the assets will go to Gulf states hit by Iran’s retaliatory strikes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to use “all available authorities” for future damage. But the real intent? To avoid spending US money on ally repairs. This shifts the cost of Iran’s actions back to Iran—without direct US cash.
Bessent’s team is assessing damage estimates from the conflict’s start. They’re even considering past damage from Iran-backed groups. This isn’t just about repair. It’s a way to tie Iranian assets to every strike, making Tehran think twice before acting. It also tells Gulf allies: Washington has their back, at Iran’s expense.
This move will not bring peace closer. Tehran will see it as a theft of its funds. The geopolitical pendulum in the Middle East will swing further toward tension, not resolution.
Author bio: Alistair Kroon, a well-known geopolitical commentator, writes editorials for mainstream newspapers on Middle East and US foreign policy.