US supports Gulf countries contributing to conditions-based $300 billion Iran fund without pledging

Published June 16, 2026 6:14pm ET | Updated June 16, 2026 6:14pm ET



The United States supports Gulf countries contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to Iran, but will not contribute itself, according to Vice President JD Vance.

The subject of funds either given to or made available for Iran has been a primary source of questions as the Trump administration prepares to sign its Memorandum of Understanding with Tehran on Friday.

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