Former Iranian economy minister dismisses trillion-dollar US investment as 'illusion’

Former Iranian Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi has dismissed a potential trillion-dollar investment by the United States in Iran following a possible agreement as an "illusion."

Khandouzi's remarks, reported by Iranian media on Wednesday, appear to be a direct response to recent remarks by some Islamic Republic officials who have cited the possibility of such a massive influx of American capital.

The former minister argued that even countries without the obstacles and challenges facing Iran would be unable to attract such a level of investment.