The United States has pledged that any potential unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a Middle East peace agreement will be structured to prevent the funds from financing terrorism.
Vance made the assurance on Monday, outlining the financial guardrails Washington intends to impose on any diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The statement clarifies the mechanism for asset release, signaling that while the US is open to financial normalization as part of a broader deal, it will maintain rigorous oversight to ensure compliance with counter-terrorism objectives.
This approach aims to balance diplomatic incentives with national security concerns.
The comment follows President Donald Trump's recent remarks to G7 allies, where he explicitly ruled out direct US financial contributions to Iran's post-war reconstruction.
Trump dispelled rumors that Washington would bankroll Tehran's recovery, emphasizing that the burden of rebuilding would fall on other parties or internal resources.