According to the report, Iranian officials raised the demand as part of broader economic and financial conditions tied to ongoing negotiations with Washington. However, neither Tehran nor U.S. officials have officially confirmed the details of the reported request or how such a payment would be structured.

The report comes amid renewed efforts in recent months to revive talks between Iran and the United States, with issues related to Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and economic cooperation remaining at the center of discussions.

Analysts say Iran’s economy has faced significant pressure in recent years due to extensive U.S. sanctions, prompting Tehran to seek economic concessions through a possible agreement.

Meanwhile, American officials have not yet issued an official response to the Fox News report. Some political observers believe that demanding such a large sum could further complicate negotiations, which have long been hindered by deep political mistrust and disagreements between the two sides.

Relations between Iran and the United States have remained tense since Washington withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement in 2018, and multiple rounds of negotiations aimed at restoring the deal have so far failed to produce a final agreement.