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In reply to the discussion: US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn't account for back-channel commitments [View all]
AloeVera
(4,671 posts)20. It is not "reparations". It is a "private investment fund".
No U.S. government funds involved. Iran's request for reparations for the damage to infrastructure etc was rejected by the US.
Per Reuters.
https://www.aol.com/articles/iran-deal-includes-300-billion-175751000.html
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters.
The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end the war, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday.
The fund's existence has been previously reported but Reuters is revealing for the first time that more than half of the amount has already been committed and that it will be comprised entirely of private-sector funds.
The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end the war, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday.
The fund's existence has been previously reported but Reuters is revealing for the first time that more than half of the amount has already been committed and that it will be comprised entirely of private-sector funds.
It will work as well as the "Gaza Peace Plan" with a private JP Morgan account and people still living in tents with no water, sewage or hope.
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US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn't account for back-channel commitments [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jun 17
OP
I'm pretty sure a few countries in the Middle East are very uneasy................
Lovie777
Jun 17
#2
I mean, they're on the hook for $300 billion and have a full-fledged economic competitor
Prairie Gates
Jun 17
#12
"The framework is aimed at providing Iran the ability to sell it politically to their internal audience." Really?
sop
Jun 17
#3
I.O.W.s The agreement gives Iran everything it wanted and 300 billion in reparations for Trump's war ...
Botany
Jun 17
#13
I might be wrong but @ the end of day the U.S. taxpayers will be on the hook for paying for Trump's war.
Botany
Jun 17
#21
Of course they are. One of the many, many reasons to not rush into an unnecessary, trumped-up war of choice.
AloeVera
Jun 17
#25
Back channel commitments?All that matters is what is actually signed,and with Trump,half the time even that won't matter
thesquanderer
Jun 17
#15
Backchannel commitments for what? The rebuilding business deals that Trump wants the bribe money to be spent on?
ChicagoTeamster
Jun 17
#17
A "political document" only existing as a birthday present for the loser in the white house.
travelingthrulife
Jun 17
#23