US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected reports claiming that Washington would pay Iran $300 million under the recently announced US-Iran agreement, calling the claim false and reiterating that Tehran had committed to never developing a nuclear weapon.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!"
His remarks come as discussions continue over the details of the preliminary agreement signed by Washington and Tehran to end the conflict in West Asia and begin negotiations on a broader settlement.
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"Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!!" - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/Y9N9QWUqKm
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 15, 2026
Trump rejects payment claims
Trump's statement sought to push back against speculation surrounding the agreement, particularly reports suggesting that the United States had agreed to provide Iran with financial compensation as part of the deal.
While the administration has highlighted the agreement as a diplomatic breakthrough, questions about its terms and future implementation continue to draw attention.
Vance says Israel likely to support deal
US Vice President JD Vance indicated that the administration expects Israel to eventually support the agreement, despite differences with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Speaking to NBC's Nightly News and cited by News18, Vance stressed that the deal would enhance Israel's security while acknowledging that disagreements between allies are not unusual.
“I think fundamentally the United States, we have our interests," Vance said.
“We also have aligned interests, but also sometimes we’re going to disagree on issues from time to time, and I think that’s totally reasonable," he added.
His comments came amid ongoing scrutiny of Israel's position on the agreement and its impact on regional security.
Intelligence concerns emerge within administration
Despite public backing from the White House, concerns have reportedly surfaced within parts of Trump's national security team.
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According to an Axios report cited by News18, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told Trump and senior officials that intelligence assessments had raised doubts about whether Iran would make the nuclear concessions sought by Washington in a final agreement.
The report said these concerns were shared during internal discussions before the announcement of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Rubio reportedly shares doubts
Axios also reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed similar reservations.
According to sources cited in the report, both Ratcliffe and Rubio questioned whether Tehran would ultimately agree to the nuclear steps outlined in the American proposal.
The preliminary agreement signed on Sunday is expected to serve as a framework for future negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with further discussions likely to determine whether a final deal can be reached.
FAQs:
What did Donald Trump say about the reported $300 million payment to Iran?
Trump denied the reports, calling them "Fake News" and rejecting claims that the United States would pay Iran $300 million under the agreement.
What concerns have been raised about the US-Iran agreement?
According to an Axios report, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly expressed doubts about whether Iran would fully comply with the nuclear commitments expected under a future agreement.
