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Iran deal reportedly includes $300 billion investment fund, majority already committed

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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At a glance

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  • A $300 billion private investment fund is outlined in the US-Iran framework agreement, with over half already committed by international companies.
  • The fund aims to provide economic incentives for both sides to finalize a deal to end the war, comprising entirely private-sector funds.
  • US President Trump stated the US is not investing in the fund, while Iran had initially sought $400 billion in reparations for war damages.

A significant $300 billion private fund is a key component of the US-Iran framework agreement, designed to stimulate investment in Iran and provide economic incentives for finalizing a peace deal. A source with direct knowledge revealed that more than half of this amount has already been committed by companies from the US, Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America, and Africa.

A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the US-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed.

— Source with direct knowledgeRevealing details about the private fund in the US-Iran agreement.

This fund is structured as a private investment vehicle, distinct from reconstruction or reparations programs, and will not involve any government funding or grants. Investments are planned across various sectors, including energy, logistics, manufacturing, and transport. The agreement, set to be signed on Friday, aims to end the war that began with a US and Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, halt the US blockade, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end the war.

— Source with direct knowledgeExplaining the purpose of the investment fund.

US President Donald Trump clarified that the United States is not investing in the fund, stating, "We're not investing, we're not putting up 10 cents." This statement came after a White House spokeswoman pointed to an interview where Vice President JD Vance mentioned Iran could access a $300 billion reconstruction fund backed by Gulf states if it complies with the agreement.

We're not investing, we're not putting up 10 cents.

— Donald TrumpUS President's statement on US involvement in the fund.

Iranian sources indicated that Tehran had initially sought $400 billion in compensation for war damages from the US. When Washington declined, the concept of the Reconstruction and Development Fund emerged. The mechanism involves regional countries contributing through various means, such as securing loans, establishing credit lines, or directly financing the reconstruction of war-damaged sites and infrastructure.

Tehran had originally sought $400 billion as compensation for war damages from the U.S. but Washington had said it would not provide it.

— Senior Iranian sourceDetailing Iran's initial demands for reparations.
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