Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi firmly rejected suggestions that the United States could utilize Iranian assets to compensate Gulf allies for damages incurred during regional conflicts. He asserted that Iran's assets are not intended as reparations for the U.S. or its allies. Gharibabadi's comments came in response to reports that the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is assessing the costs of damages inflicted on Gulf states by Iran. He warned that any seizure or allocation of Iranian assets without consent would be viewed as a new wrongful act, increasing U.S. responsibility amidst ongoing negotiations with Tehran. The backdrop includes recent missile attacks by Iran on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, which Iran claims were aimed at U.S. and Israeli interests. Additionally, a report by Rystad Energy highlighted that the conflict could lead to repair costs of up to $58 billion for energy-related infrastructure. Gharibabadi also criticized certain regional governments for their role in aggression against Iran, asserting they are not in a position to demand reparations from Tehran, which is also seeking the release of billions in frozen assets as part of peace negotiations.