US negotiating to give Iran $20BN in return for giving up its uranium, and end the war

[Zincwarrior]

US negotiating to give Iran $20BN in return for giving up its uranium, and end the excursion. Um...ok.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/iran-us-deal-20-billion-frozen-funds-uranium

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium, according to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks.

Why it matters: There has been steady progress in the talks this week, though significant gaps remain. A deal on these terms would bring the war to a close, while potentially generating backlash from Iran hawks.

• President Trump said Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators would likely meet this weekend for a second round of talks to try to seal the deal.
• The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, likely on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the mediation efforts.
• Pakistan is mediating the negotiations, with behind-the-scenes support from Egypt and Turkey.

Breaking it down: A top priority for the Trump administration is ensuring Iran can't access the stockpile of nearly 2,000kg of enriched uranium buried in its underground nuclear facilities, in particular the 450kg enriched to 60% purity.

• The Iranians, meanwhile, need money.
• The parties are negotiating over what will happen to the stockpile, and how much of Iran's assets will be unfrozen. They are also discussing the terms on which Iran could use that money.

Zoom in: According to two sources, the U.S was ready in an earlier stage of the negotiations to release $6 billion for Iran to purchase food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies. The Iranians demanded $27 billion.

• The latest number discussed by the U.S. and Iran is $20 billion, the sources said. One U.S. official said that was a U.S. proposal. The other U.S. official described the cash-for-uranium concept as "one of many discussions."
• Meanwhile, the U.S. asked Iran to agree to ship all its nuclear material to the U.S., while the Iranians only agreed to "down-blend" it inside Iran.
• Under a compromise proposal now under discussion, some of the highly enriched uranium would be shipped to a third country, not necessarily the U.S., and some of it would be down-blended in Iran under international monitoring.

The intrigue: The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a "voluntary" moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran.

• The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap.
• As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission.

 

[pknopp]

Everything MAGA condemns Trump ends up doing.

 

[Lesh]

US negotiating to give Iran $20BN in return for giving up its uranium, and end the excursion. Um...ok.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/iran-us-deal-20-billion-frozen-funds-uranium

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium, according to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks.

Why it matters: There has been steady progress in the talks this week, though significant gaps remain. A deal on these terms would bring the war to a close, while potentially generating backlash from Iran hawks.

• President Trump said Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators would likely meet this weekend for a second round of talks to try to seal the deal.
• The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, likely on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the mediation efforts.
• Pakistan is mediating the negotiations, with behind-the-scenes support from Egypt and Turkey.

Breaking it down: A top priority for the Trump administration is ensuring Iran can't access the stockpile of nearly 2,000kg of enriched uranium buried in its underground nuclear facilities, in particular the 450kg enriched to 60% purity.

• The Iranians, meanwhile, need money.
• The parties are negotiating over what will happen to the stockpile, and how much of Iran's assets will be unfrozen. They are also discussing the terms on which Iran could use that money.

Zoom in: According to two sources, the U.S was ready in an earlier stage of the negotiations to release $6 billion for Iran to purchase food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies. The Iranians demanded $27 billion.

• The latest number discussed by the U.S. and Iran is $20 billion, the sources said. One U.S. official said that was a U.S. proposal. The other U.S. official described the cash-for-uranium concept as "one of many discussions."
• Meanwhile, the U.S. asked Iran to agree to ship all its nuclear material to the U.S., while the Iranians only agreed to "down-blend" it inside Iran.
• Under a compromise proposal now under discussion, some of the highly enriched uranium would be shipped to a third country, not necessarily the U.S., and some of it would be down-blended in Iran under international monitoring.

The intrigue: The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a "voluntary" moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran.

• The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap.
• As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission.

Wow.

Sounds a lot like the JCPOA that Trump tore up

 

[Meister]

Everything MAGA condemns Trump ends up doing.

I certainly would like to read the fine print to this, if true.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

I certainly would like to read the fine print to this, if true.

He just says whatever comes into his head at any given moment.

I think he caught it from Moonglow.

 

[task0778]

What about verification to ensure Iran isn't still trying to build nukes?

 

[Mac1958]

Trump and the flock will claim victory because he blew a lot of replaceable stuff up. That's their level.

Geopolitically? Macroeconomics? I suspect that Iran will walk away from this okay. Psycho theocratic leadership in place.

This is why former Presidents haven't done this. They saw the bigger picture. The tradeoff isn't worth it.

But gee, we got to blow up a bunch of stuff 'n stuff! Boom! Bang! Cool, bro!

 

[JoeMoma]

If it can be verified, I can go along with unfreezing 20BN of Iran's own money on the condition that all the enriched Uranium is turned over to the US, along with the destruction of facilities that can enrich Uranium, and destruction of any missiles/program capable of delivering nukes. This would have to be done and verified before unfreezing of the money, which could take years.

 

[Lesh]

What about verification to ensure Iran isn't still trying to build nukes?

I’m sure if they read the JCPOA they’ll figure it out

 

[TruthSeeker112125]

Has this "Iranian Expedition" defied "The Art of the Deal"?

 

[Papageorgio]

If Iran gives up all their uranium, and we get peace, I’ll take it, it is obvious that the military will not go all out in a war we should not have been in to start with.

 

[leftwinger]

Everything MAGA condemns Trump ends up doing.

Are you Costanza? The opposite clown

 

[drudge X]

Wow.

Sounds a lot like the JCPOA that Trump tore up

Nope, not even close. The previous allows enrichment. This bombing proved that Iran was never in good faith as they threatened to build nukes and admitting that they have enough to do so.

By the way, Iran agreed to open the strait. Thanks Trump.

 

[TruthSeeker112125]

But what about Russia, & China having "Nukes"?

 

[leftwinger]

If it can be verified, I can go along with unfreezing 20BN of Iran's own money on the condition that all the enriched Uranium is turned over to the US, along with the destruction of facilities that can enrich Uranium, and destruction of any missiles/program capable of delivering nukes. This would have to be done and verified before unfreezing of the money, which could take years.

If most of the sires were bombed already, then it won't take years. Hopefully. Get in get out, my Trump doctrine.

 

[candycorn]

US negotiating to give Iran $20BN in return for giving up its uranium, and end the excursion. Um...ok.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/iran-us-deal-20-billion-frozen-funds-uranium

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium, according to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks.

Why it matters: There has been steady progress in the talks this week, though significant gaps remain. A deal on these terms would bring the war to a close, while potentially generating backlash from Iran hawks.

• President Trump said Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators would likely meet this weekend for a second round of talks to try to seal the deal.
• The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, likely on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the mediation efforts.
• Pakistan is mediating the negotiations, with behind-the-scenes support from Egypt and Turkey.

Breaking it down: A top priority for the Trump administration is ensuring Iran can't access the stockpile of nearly 2,000kg of enriched uranium buried in its underground nuclear facilities, in particular the 450kg enriched to 60% purity.

• The Iranians, meanwhile, need money.
• The parties are negotiating over what will happen to the stockpile, and how much of Iran's assets will be unfrozen. They are also discussing the terms on which Iran could use that money.

Zoom in: According to two sources, the U.S was ready in an earlier stage of the negotiations to release $6 billion for Iran to purchase food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies. The Iranians demanded $27 billion.

• The latest number discussed by the U.S. and Iran is $20 billion, the sources said. One U.S. official said that was a U.S. proposal. The other U.S. official described the cash-for-uranium concept as "one of many discussions."
• Meanwhile, the U.S. asked Iran to agree to ship all its nuclear material to the U.S., while the Iranians only agreed to "down-blend" it inside Iran.
• Under a compromise proposal now under discussion, some of the highly enriched uranium would be shipped to a third country, not necessarily the U.S., and some of it would be down-blended in Iran under international monitoring.

The intrigue: The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a "voluntary" moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran.

• The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap.
• As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission.

stunning <sarcasm>

 

[Meister]

But what about Russia, & China having "Nukes"?

Those ships had already sailed.
Both are saner than the radicals in Iran who chants, "Death to America".
and sponsors of terrorists organizations. But you knew that

 

[drudge X]

But what about Russia, & China having "Nukes"?

MAD. They know this.
When US can perfect its laser weapon, all of Russia and China’s nukes will be worthless.

 

[Hafar1014]

But what about Russia, & China having "Nukes"?

They have defensive policies Iran has an offensive policy they intend to use them first

 

[leftwinger]

Move to conspiracy. Releasing Iran money is not "giving" them our money. Can't hate these TDS Stain hard enough. Mods move or edit pro-Trump threads particularly on election fraud.