U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) said Iran will not receive any payment for signing the proposed U.S.–Iran peace deal.

The statement addresses a critical point of contention in the negotiations, as the financial terms of the agreement could determine whether the deal gains domestic support in the U.S.

Speaking during a "Fox & Friends Weekend" program in New York City on Friday, May 31, Vance said the U.S. would not provide financial incentives to Tehran. He said the United States should not fund the Iranian government for agreeing to the terms [1].

"Iran will not be paid for signing the deal," Vance said [1].

While the senator said the U.S. would not issue payments, he acknowledged that some specific wording in the agreement still requires refinement. He said the idea of Iran receiving a check for signing is "nonsense" [2].

However, these assertions contrast with separate reporting regarding the deal's broader financial structure. Reports from the Times of Israel suggest that the United Arab Emirates is expected to release billions of dollars to Iran as part of the agreement [1].

Vance said the U.S. would not provide direct rewards to the Iranian government, focusing on the premise that the deal should not financially benefit Tehran [1].

“"Iran will not be paid for signing the deal."”

The discrepancy between Senator Vance's statements and reports of UAE-funded payouts suggests a complex financial arrangement where the U.S. may avoid direct payments while allowing third-party nations to provide the liquidity necessary to secure Iran's signature. This distinction is likely intended to shield U.S. negotiators from domestic political criticism regarding the funding of a sanctioned adversary.