Decades later, American victims of Iranian terrorism still await justice

For many American victims of Iranian terrorism, surviving the attack was only the beginning of their ordeal. Decades later, some are still waiting for the compensation they were awarded in court, while others have died without ever seeing justice. The trauma continues through the long psychological and physical recovery, the financial burden of lost income, the costs of families traveling to care for loved ones, and the weight of mounting medical expenses. Everyday financial obligations do not disappear. Mortgage payments, rent, utility bills, and other household expenses continue to accumulate, even as victims and their families struggle to rebuild their lives.The US Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST Fund) was established by Congress in December 2015 under the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act.