WASHINGTON, D.C., June 1, 2026 — Iran could receive up to $300 billion in compensation under a separate agreement being negotiated alongside a broader peace deal with the United States, according to a report published by The New York Times.
The proposed compensation package would be directed toward rebuilding Iran’s war-damaged economy and infrastructure, including transportation networks, electricity systems, industrial facilities, and municipal services that have suffered extensive damage during recent conflicts involving the United States and Israel.
According to the report, the draft agreement includes the creation of an International Investment Fund, which would hold the compensation money. Funding for the initiative is expected to come from the United States and several other countries.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program have persisted for nearly two decades. The United States has long accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program, while Iranian officials have consistently denied the allegations.
Following years of economic sanctions, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran in June 2025, triggering a 12-day conflict. A second round of hostilities began on February 28, 2026, and lasted for 40 days before a ceasefire was declared on April 7.
Negotiations are currently underway to extend the ceasefire for an additional 60 days, allowing both sides to continue discussions on a comprehensive peace agreement and the future of Iran’s nuclear activities. If an extension is approved, formal talks regarding the compensation fund are expected to begin during the ceasefire period.
U.S. officials told The New York Times that any meaningful discussion of compensation would depend on Iran meeting several key conditions. These include a binding commitment never to develop nuclear weapons, the removal of its blockade of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, and the transfer of its stockpile of approximately 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, carrying roughly one-third of global oil and energy shipments. Iranian restrictions in the waterway have significantly disrupted international energy markets and shipping operations.
American officials have also expressed concern over Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, warning that enrichment levels approaching 90 percent could potentially provide material suitable for nuclear weapons production.
While negotiations remain ongoing, the proposed compensation package is being viewed as a major incentive aimed at securing a long-term settlement between Tehran and Washington after years of conflict and diplomatic deadlock.
