22:32 - 18.06.2026
June 18, Fineko/abc.az. US President Donald Trump completely dismissed reports suggesting that the United States has agreed to pay or facilitate a $300 billion economic reconstruction fund for Iran under the newly enacted bilateral ceasefire framework.
According to ABC.AZ, writing on his Truth Social account, Trump branded the rumors as "fake news," clarifying that direct financial compensation or direct outlays from Washington to Tehran are completely out of the question.
Core Geopolitical Context and Friction:
The $300 Billion Clause Controversy: Following the signing of the 14-point "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" on June 14 by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump, public debates erupted over Article 6 of the text. The clause implied that the US, alongside regional allies, would commit to structuring an economic development package worth at least $300 billion USD for Iran.
Trump’s Pushback: Trump heavily criticized Tehran's media spin regarding the operational metrics of the document: "The terms leaked by Iran have absolutely zero relation to what was agreed upon in writing. The only things that matter to the US are success, falling oil prices, and victory. Take a look at the stock market!"
The Next Phase of Negotiations: While the immediate aspects of the memorandum are already active—including the operational reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade—the real parameters regarding primary/secondary sanctions relief and Iran's uranium enrichment caps will be hashed out during an upcoming 60-day technical diplomatic process in Switzerland.
