Journalist Barak Ravid noted that while President Trump can freeze Iranian funds, using them to compensate private shipping companies would likely require a court order or new congressional legislation, according to his analysis.
Barak Ravid, a senior journalist, questioned the legality of President Trump's plan to use frozen Iranian funds to compensate shipping companies for damages. Ravid noted that while Trump has the authority to freeze Iranian assets, using those funds to pay private companies would likely require a court order or new legislation. The analysis comes hours after Trump issued a formal statement that damages would be covered from Iranian funds under US control. The legal mechanism remains unclear, and Ravid's assessment highlights potential obstacles to implementation.
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