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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Considers $300bn Incentive Fund for Iran Nuclear and Regional Compliance

Jun 15, 2026 04:03 PM CT Washington, United States US-Iran relations,nuclear diplomacy,sanctions relief,Strait of Hormuz,Trump administration

Summary

The Trump administration is evaluating a proposal to establish a $300 billion fund to incentivize Iran's compliance with nuclear agreements and regional stability measures, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. This represents a significant potential shift in US diplomatic strategy towards Iran, moving from pure sanctions pressure to a conditional financial engagement model aimed at de-escalating regional tensions.

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Incentives would be tied to Tehran’s ‘performance’ including over opening of the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear talks

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T2 Financial Times
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Considering a $300bn fund to incentivize Iranian performance on nuclear talks and regional security.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of proposed financial incentives contingent on nuclear compliance and opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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