Don’t just freeze Iran’s money. Start threatening to spend it

Published September 21, 2026 6:00am ET



On Tuesday, President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders in New York to discuss the next phase of the conflict with Iran and the shape of a postwar strategy.

One question deserves attention before that meeting: What happens to Iran’s frozen assets?

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