Former U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed a Financial Times report detailing a plan for $300 billion in investment into Iran’s economic recovery. The reported plan, allegedly considered by the Trump administration, would have relied primarily on private funding. Trump labeled the report as “fake news” in a statement. However, sources indicate that a former Trump administration official, Robert Vans, did not share this dismissal and was involved in discussions regarding the potential investment. The proposed investment aimed to stabilize Iran and counter Chinese influence in the region. The discrepancy between Trump’s current denial and the prior consideration of the plan highlights internal divisions within his former administration regarding Iran policy. The Financial Times stands by its reporting, citing multiple sources familiar with the discussions.