US-Iran Deal Could Open $300B Investment Path for Tehran

A memorandum of understanding expected to be signed in Switzerland would establish a $300 billion investment fund, funded by private Gulf-backed investors rather than governments, to entice Iran back into the world economy in exchange for strict compliance with nuclear inspections and limitations; the plan avoids direct US payouts and hinges on a 60-day negotiation period for sanctions relief and other issues, drawing mixed reactions from Tehran, Washington and regional players.