Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly cautioned the United States against seizing Iranian assets frozen abroad. The warning follows former President Trump’s indication he would utilize these funds to cover potential damages related to shipping incidents. Araghchi characterized such a move as establishing a dangerous precedent, allowing nations to confiscate assets for future, unsubstantiated claims. He argued that such actions would create instability and undermine international legal norms. The Iranian official stressed the potential for wider repercussions if the US were to pursue this course of action. This dispute centers on billions of dollars of Iranian funds held in foreign banks, predominantly the US, due to sanctions. The situation raises concerns about escalating tensions between the two nations and the rule of law in international finance.