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Trump Dismisses $300 B Iran Fund as “Fake News” at G7

6/16/2026

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Trump Rejects Fund

President Donald Trump called the United States funding a $300 billion Iranian reconstruction plan “fake news” at the G7 in France.
U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that could give Iran a $300 billion fund if it fulfills obligations.
Vice President JD Vance said the fund would be financed by the Gulf Cooperation Council.
U.S. officials said sanctions relief depends on Iran meeting the agreement’s obligations.

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U.S. Grants Toll-Free

Iran’s foreign ministry said the agreement lets it levy maritime service fees on Strait of Hormuz ships instead of tolls.
U.S. officials announced commercial vessels will receive toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz under the new Iran peace agreement.
A $300 billion reconstruction fund will be released only if Tehran fulfills the nuclear-concession obligations.
Vice President JD Vance warned Iranian media would stress fund benefits while downplaying nuclear concessions.

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Historical Context

In July 2015 Iran and the P5+1 plus the EU signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Vienna, limiting enrichment to 3.67% and unlocking roughly $100 billion of frozen assets. The United States withdrew from the deal in May 2018, reimposing sanctions that crippled Iran’s oil exports. Trump’s new Gulf-backed proposal echoes the JCPOA’s relief mechanism, risking another sanctions reversal.

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Trump Rejects Fund

President Donald Trump called the United States funding a $300 billion Iranian reconstruction plan “fake news” at the G7 in France.
U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that could give Iran a $300 billion fund if it fulfills obligations.
Vice President JD Vance said the fund would be financed by the Gulf Cooperation Council.
U.S. officials said sanctions relief depends on Iran meeting the agreement’s obligations.

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