Pakistan, June 17 -- A $300 billion private investment fund is included in a US-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and restoring economic ties, according to a source familiar with the deal. The proposal is designed to encourage long-term investment in Iran while supporting the broader peace process. The development underscores the economic dimension of efforts to stabilize relations between Washington and Tehran.

The source told Reuters that more than half of the proposed fund has already been committed by private investors. The mechanism is expected to include participation from companies across the United States, Gulf states, Asia, South America, and Africa. Investments will reportedly focus on energy, logist...