U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran would only gain access to a Gulf-funded reconstruction fund if it meets all commitments, including dismantling its nuclear weapons program, eliminating enriched uranium stockpiles, and agreeing to a strict inspection regime, according to American media reports cited by Israeli sources.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, in remarks reported by American media on Wednesday morning, laid out the conditions under which Iran could gain access to a major reconstruction fund financed by Gulf states. Vance stated that Tehran must fully dismantle its nuclear weapons program, eliminate its enriched uranium stockpiles, and submit to a rigorous inspection and monitoring mechanism before any funds are released.
The comments reinforce the administration's position that sanctions relief and economic incentives — including the reported $300 billion fund — are contingent on verifiable Iranian compliance. Vance's statement follows a series of similar remarks in recent days, including details of the emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran.
As The Zioneer reported (Mon, Tue), Vance has repeatedly conditioned any economic benefits for Iran on the complete dismantlement of its nuclear program and an end to its regional proxy activities. The administration continues to frame the deal as a long-term arrangement, though Vance himself acknowledged residual uncertainty about Iranian compliance in a CNN interview this week. No response from Iranian officials has been reported yet.
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