Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Wednesday described the proposed $300 billion investment fund for Iran as an “aspirational number,” while suggesting Gulf states could help finance the initiative if Tehran reaches a final agreement with the United States.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Sheikh Mohammed said the proposed figure represented a long-term goal rather than a firm commitment.
“The figure of $300 billion that has been slated for a proposed Iran investment fund is an aspirational number,” he said.
According to the report, the Trump administration has proposed that Gulf countries help finance the fund, which would initially serve as a vehicle for international companies seeking to invest in Iran following a comprehensive US-Iran settlement.