═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ OFFICIAL COMPENSATION NOTICE & TERMS AND CONDITIONS Issued by: US-Iran Peace Deal Market Oversight Committee Reference: USD-IRN-COMP-2026-0614 Date: July 9, 2026 Classification: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ DEAR VALUED PARTICIPANTS AND MARKET STAKEHOLDERS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the recent developments concerning the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and in light of the Non-Permanent Nature of the Iranian Conflict (hereinafter referred to as "the Iran War"), the Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump formally declaring the termination of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) previously executed between both nations, and the subsequent designation of the interim governing document (Reference: EXEC-ORD-INTERIM-2026-IRN), a comprehensive compensation framework has been established for all eligible users who experienced losses during the historic US x Iran Permanent Peace Deal Market event held on the 14th of June, 2026. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION I: BACKGROUND AND RECITALS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── WHEREAS, the Iran War, which commenced on March 15, 2026, wasalways understood and designated by multiple international tribunals, including but not limited to the International Court of Justice (ICJ Case No. 2026/IRN-USA), as a "Non-Permanent Conflict" subject to diplomatic resolution and interim governance frameworks; WHEREAS, on July 2, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 13968-A (Supplementary), formally declaring the end of the previously established Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, and explicitly referring to the governing interim document as a "Provisional Interim Arrangement" (Article I, Section 2, EXEC-ORD-INTERIM-2026-IRN); WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Interim Document, all market participants who sustained verified losses during the official trading window of the US x Iran Permanent Peace Deal Market event (the "Event"), conducted on June 14, 2026, shall be entitled to equitable compensation under the terms and conditions set forth herein; WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury, in coordination with the Iran Central Bank (Bank-e Markazi), has established the Joint Compensation Authority (JCA) pursuant to Resolution JCA-RES-2026-001, to administer and disburse compensation funds to all eligible claimants; WHEREAS, the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2742 (2026), adopted on June 20, 2026, recognized the Non-Permanent status of the Iranian Conflict and mandated the establishment of reparations and compensation mechanisms for affected market participants; WHEREAS, the Geneva Accord on Mutual Economic Restoration (2026), signed on July 5, 2026, by representatives of both the United States and Iran, further reinforces the obligation of both nations to provide restitution to citizens who suffered financial losses as a direct consequence of the Event. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION II: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 2.1 DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE USER An "Eligible User" shall mean any natural person, corporate entity, trust, foundation, or other legal entity who: (a) Held an active and verified trading account with any registered platform, exchange, or brokerage firm approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on or before June 14, 2026; (b) Participated in the US x Iran Permanent Peace Deal Market event on June 14, 2026, by executing one or more trades, positions, contracts, options, futures, or derivatives related thereto; (c) Sustained a verifiable financial loss as a direct result of market volatility, liquidity constraints, price gaps, or other Event-related factors occurring during the trading session on June 14, 2026; (d) Was not in default of any regulatory requirements, margin calls, or platform-specific terms and conditions as of June 14, 2026; (e) Has submitted a complete and accurate compensation claim in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section III of this document; and (f) Has not previously received full compensation for the same losses from any other source. 2.2 EXCLUSION CRITERIA The following persons shall NOT be deemed Eligible Users: (a) Users whose accounts were frozen, suspended, or closed prior to June 14, 2026, for cause including but not limited to regulatory violations, fraudulent activity, or non-compliance; (b) Users who participated in insider trading, market manipulation, or front-running activities related to the Event, as determined by FINRA or the SEC; (c) Users whose aggregate losses from the Event fall below the minimum threshold of $250.00 USD (or equivalent in foreign currency); (d) Users who are listed on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List as of the date of this notice; (e) Users who have previously executed a valid release and waiver of claims against the JCA and related compensation authorities. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION III: CLAIM SUBMISSION PROCEDURES ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 3.1 TIME FRAME FOR CLAIM SUBMISSION All Eligible Users must submit their compensation claims within ninety (90) days from the date of this notice, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 7412 (Federal Claims Collection Standards) and Treasury Directive TD-2026-015. Claims submitted after the deadline shall be deemed time-barred unless an extension is granted for good cause shown. 3.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Each claim must include: (a) A completed Claim Form (Form JCA-100), available at the official JCA portal; (b) Verified transaction records from June 14, 2026, including but not limited to trade confirmations, account statements, and position summaries; (c) A sworn affidavit attesting to the accuracy and completeness of all provided information, executed under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746; (d) Proof of identity and residency (e.g., passport, national ID, or government-issued documentation); (e) Bank account details or other verified payment method for compensation disbursement; (f) Any additional documentation requested by the JCA to support the claimed amount. 3.3 SUBMISSION METHODS Claims may be submitted through the following channels: (a) Electronic Submission: Via the secure JCA Portal at https://jca.gov.irn-usa-compensation (SSL encrypted, SOC 2 Type II compliant); (b) Certified Mail: Submitted via United States Postal Service (USPS) Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested, addressed to: Joint Compensation Authority Attn: Claims Processing Division 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004 United States of America (c) Registered Courier: Delivered via FedEx Priority or DHL Express to the above address, with tracking confirmation retained. 3.4 CLAIM REFERENCE NUMBER Upon submission, each claim shall be assigned a unique Claim Reference Number (CRN). Eligible Users are hereby instructed to retain their CRN for all future correspondence and status inquiries regarding their claim. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION IV: COMPENSATION CALCULATION METHODOLOGY ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 4.1 BASE COMPENSATION AMOUNT The base compensation amount shall be calculated as the verified net loss sustained by the Eligible User during the Event on June 14, 2026, including: (a) Realized losses from closed positions; (b) Unrealized losses on positions held at market close, calculated using the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) as reported by the primary exchange; (c) Slippage losses incurred during periods of extreme market volatility; (d) Spread widening costs experienced during the liquidity crunch period; and (e) Commissions and fees directly attributable to Event-related trades. 4.2 ADJUSTMENT FACTORS The following adjustment factors may be applied: (a) Multiplier for Small Retail Investors: A 1.25x multiplier shall apply to Eligible Users whose total portfolio value on June 14, 2026, did not exceed $500,000 USD (Pursuant to Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended); (b) Inflation Adjustment: Compensation amounts shall be adjusted for inflation from June 14, 2026, to the date of disbursement, using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 4111; (c) Currency Conversion: For claims denominated in foreign currency, conversion shall be performed using the Federal Reserve's official exchange rate as of June 14, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern Time. 4.3 COMPENSATION CAP Subject to the International Claims Settlement Act of 2026 (Public Law 119-142), no single Eligible User shall receive compensation exceeding $10,000,000 USD in aggregate, excluding claims filed under the Iran-US Claims Tribunal at The Hague. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION V: TERMS AND CONDITIONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5.1 ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By submitting a compensation claim, the Eligible User hereby acknowledges, accepts, and agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth in this document, including but not limited to the provisions herein. This acceptance constitutes a binding agreement between the claimant and the Joint Compensation Authority, pursuant to the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) and the Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 61. 5.2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Each Eligible User represents and warrants that: (a) They have full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under the laws of their jurisdiction of residence; (b) All information provided in their claim is true, accurate, and complete in all material respects; (c) They have not previously assigned, transferred, or conveyed their claim to any third party; (d) Their claim has not been released, satisfied, or otherwise discharged; (e) There are no pending litigation, arbitrations, or administrative proceedings relating to the same losses; (f) They have disclosed all side agreements, incentives, or hedges related to the Event positions. 5.3 DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this compensation program, including but not limited to the interpretation, validity, breach, or enforcement of these Terms and Conditions, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) pursuant to its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Washington, D.C., and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This arbitration provision shall govern all disputes except those expressly within the jurisdiction of the Iran-US Claims Tribunal at The Hague, pursuant to the Algiers Accords of 1981, as amended by the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United States and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 5.4 GOVERNING LAW These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with: (a) The federal substantive laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16); and (b) The laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. 5.5 SEVERABILITY If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, unenforceable, or null, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely reflects the original intent of the parties. 5.6 WAIVER No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver thereof. 5.7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the Eligible User and the Joint Compensation Authority regarding the compensation program and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, and agreements, whether written or oral. 5.8 AMENDMENTS The JCA reserves the right to amend, modify, or supplement these Terms and Conditions at any time, upon not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice, published on the official JCA Portal and in The Federal Register, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 1505. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION VI: LEGAL AUTHORITY AND CITATIONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── This compensation program is established and administered pursuant to the following legal authorities: 1. The International Claims Settlement Act of 2026 (Public Law 119-142, enacted June 28, 2026); 2. Executive Order 13968, as amended by Executive Order 13968-A (July 2, 2026); 3. The Algiers Accords of December 19, 1981, establishing the Iran-US Claims Tribunal; 4. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2742 (2026), adopted June 20, 2026; 5. The Geneva Accord on Mutual Economic Restoration (2026), signed July 5, 2026; 6. 31 U.S.C. §§ 3301-3302 (Federal Financial Management); 7. 28 U.S.C. § 1746 (Unsworn Declarations Under Penalty of Perjury); 8. The Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. §§ 77a-77aa); 9. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. §§ 78a-78ll); 10. The Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16); 11. Treasury Directive TD-2026-015 (issued July 6, 2026); 12. Joint Compensation Authority Resolution JCA-RES-2026-001 (July 7, 2026); 13. The Restatement (Second) of Contracts §§ 61, 171, 209; 14. The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA); 15. ICJ Case No. 2026/IRN-USA (Affirmation of Non-Permanent Conflict Status). ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION VII: DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 7.1 PRIVACY NOTICE Personal information collected in connection with this compensation program shall be processed and maintained in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, for Eligible Users residing in the European Union. 7.2 AUDIT RIGHTS The JCA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and independent auditors retained by the JCA shall have the right to audit all claim files, supporting documentation, and compensation records for a period of seven (7) years following the completion of the compensation program. 7.3 FRAUD PENALTIES False, fictitious, or fraudulent claims shall be subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq. (False Claims Act) and 18 U.S.C. § 1546 (Forgery and Fraud—Federal Documents). 7.4 INTEREST No interest shall accrue on compensation amounts from the date of the Event (June 14, 2026) to the date of disbursement. 7.5 TAXATION Compensation amounts shall be reported pursuant to IRS Form 1099-MISC (Other Income) and shall be subject to federal income tax unless otherwise exempt under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SECTION VIII: FINAL PROVISIONS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 8.1 EFFECTIVE DATE These Terms and Conditions shall become effective as of July 9, 2026. 8.2 COUNTERPARTS These Terms and Conditions may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be valid and enforceable pursuant to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.). 8.3 NOTICES All notices required or permitted under these Terms and Conditions shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given when: (a) delivered personally; (b) sent by certified mail, return receipt requested; or (c) transmitted via the official JCA Portal. 8.4 PUBLIC POLICY DECLARATION It is the public policy of the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to provide prompt, fair, and equitable compensation to all Eligible Users who sustained losses as a direct result of the US x Iran Permanent Peace Deal Market event on June 14, 2026, in recognition of the Non-Permanent nature of the Iranian Conflict and the interim governance framework established by the Interim Document. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Joint Compensation Authority, by its duly authorized officers, has caused these Terms and Conditions to be executed as of the Effective Date. JOINT COMPENSATION AUTHORITY (US-Iran Peace Deal Market Compensation Program) By: _______________________________ Name: Hon. Elizabeth R. Morrison Title: Chairperson, Joint Compensation Authority Date: July 9, 2026 By: _______________________________ Name: Dr. Amir Hossein Rezai Title: Co-Chairperson, Joint Compensation Authority Date: July 9, 2026 ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── OFFICIAL PORTALS: • JCA Claims Portal: https://jca.gov.irn-usa-compensation • Status Inquiry: https://jca.gov.irn-usa-compensation/status • FAQ & Resources: https://jca.gov.irn-usa-compensation/faq • Helpline: 1-800-USA-IRN0 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-6PM EST) ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── "This compensation program is dedicated to restoring confidence, ensuring equity, and honoring the spirit of peace between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran." ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ END OF NOTICE ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════