Trump Administration Weighs $300 Billion Iran Fund as Nuclear Deal Hinges on Ceasefire Extension
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Updated · Financial Times · Jun 15
Trump Administration Weighs $300 Billion Iran Fund as Nuclear Deal Hinges on Ceasefire Extension
3 articles · Updated · Financial Times · Jun 15
Summary
$300 billion in potential investment has been floated by the Trump administration for Iran if Tehran upholds a final settlement tied to a nuclear deal and an end to the war.
The package would follow a 60-day ceasefire extension, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and further nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and access to funds released in phases.
US officials said the fund would be backed by private companies rather than governments, drawing interest from businesses in Europe, Asia and the US if sanctions are lifted.
JD Vance said Iran could access the reconstruction money only if it honors its obligations, though officials also described early financial relief as small trust-building gestures and broader benchmarks as subjective.
The talks remain politically sensitive for Trump because critics say the incentives could exceed the 2015 Obama-era accord, even as Washington focuses on preventing Iran from rebuilding a uranium program that still includes more than 9,000kg of stockpile.
After military strikes, can a $300 billion fund truly stop Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program?
What safeguards will prevent Tehran from diverting massive reconstruction funds to its military and regional proxies?
How will this deal neutralize China's role as the primary enabler of Iran's economy and sanctions evasion?
US-Iran Preliminary Peace Deal 2026: Nuclear Rollback, $300 Billion Reconstruction Fund, and Global Economic Impact
Overview
The preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran marks a major step toward ending months of conflict and stabilizing the region. Both countries have agreed to stop hostilities and not use force against each other, while Iran will dismantle its nuclear program and accept strict inspections. In return, Iran will receive financial benefits in stages, including the release of frozen assets and the promise of up to $300 billion in reconstruction investments from Gulf states. These moves have already led to a drop in oil prices and signal a shift toward economic recovery and renewed diplomatic engagement.