President Donald Trump is presenting a proposed arrangement involving frozen Iranian assets as both a humanitarian measure and an economic benefit for American agriculture, arguing that any released funds would remain under strict oversight while being directed toward purchases from U.S. producers.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said money made available through sanctions relief would not be handed directly to Iran. Instead, he stated that the funds would be placed in escrow accounts controlled by the United States and used exclusively to purchase food and medical supplies from American suppliers.
“The Money and/or Sanctions that the U.S. Treasury is releasing goes into escrow, controlled by the U.S.A., and will be used for the purchase of food and medical supplies, exclusively from the United States, including Corn, Wheat, and Soybeans from our great American Farmers,” Trump wrote.
He characterized the situation as a humanitarian necessity, saying that Iran faces urgent shortages of essential goods.
“These are things that are desperately needed by Iran. This is a humanitarian crisis, and I feel it is necessary to help, NOW, before it is too late,” he added.
Trump also pushed back against media coverage of the ongoing negotiations, arguing that progress with Iran has been more substantial than many reports suggest.
According to Trump, Iran has agreed to extensive nuclear inspections as part of the discussions. He described those inspections as a key condition for continuing negotiations and said they would provide long-term verification of Iran’s nuclear activities.
“Despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary, coupled with the drumbeat of the Fake News, which is doing everything possible to make the U.S. Victory as small and insignificant as possible, Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future,” Trump wrote.
He argued that such inspections would ensure what he called “nuclear honesty” and said the negotiations would not continue without that commitment.
.@VP says the negotiating team accomplished a “classic Trump deal” in Switzerland.
“Where IF Iranian assets are ever unfrozen, they’re going to go to make American farmers richer, and to feed the Iranian people… that’s great for our people, great for the people of Iran, and… pic.twitter.com/C2KmCPvTob
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 22, 2026
Trump also announced that he had agreed not to pursue further restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. While noting that naval assets remain positioned in the region, he suggested that the likelihood of reinstating a blockade has diminished as talks continue.
“Talks are going well!” Trump concluded.
Vice President J.D. Vance expanded on the administration’s approach during remarks Monday, crediting Jared Kushner and Qatari negotiators for helping craft a framework that links any future release of Iranian assets to purchases benefiting American farmers.
According to Vance, the arrangement reflects the administration’s effort to combine foreign policy objectives with domestic economic interests.
“What Jared and the Qataris and the entire team here in Bürgenstock accomplished is to me a classic Trump deal,” Vance said. “If Iranian assets are ever unfrozen, they’re going to go to make American farmers richer and to feed the Iranian people.”
Vance described the proposal as beneficial to both countries while also supporting broader regional stability.
The vice president said the administration’s long-term objective extends beyond the immediate negotiations. Rather than focusing solely on nuclear issues, officials are attempting to establish a framework that could reshape the Middle East over the coming decade.
“What we’re trying to accomplish here is something very simple,” Vance said. “Through diplomacy, through working together to transform the Middle East.”
He argued that the administration envisions a future in which Iran becomes less of a source of regional instability and more of a participant in economic cooperation and peace efforts.
Vance also highlighted ongoing coordination with Qatar, Pakistan, and Israel as part of broader efforts to achieve a regional ceasefire and reduce tensions across the Middle East.
Whether the negotiations ultimately produce a lasting agreement remains uncertain.
