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

[Invisibleflash]

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.

It is their $. Jewmerica confiscated 100 billion from Iran. Jewmerica owes Iran a trillion or two for the illegal war destruction.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Giving back 20 million of it's own money?

Is that what the article says?

Four times as mich as what Obama did.

 

[Meister]

Meister, since the Cold War began, there are many radical "Leaders" both Political & MIlitary, that have publicly spoke of America being their Enemy. in Russia, & China.

Both Russia, & China, have greatly strengthened & advanced their CBR capabilities, & especially "Nuclear".

To Think that they have spend astronomical amounts of $$$$, Materials, & Effort, on strengthening their Militaries,... With their Primary Target being AMERICA,..... But that they have No Intention of Using that Capability when they see fit,........ In My Belief,..... Is Absolutely Insane.

Once a country has the warheads, it's pretty much too late as in N. Korea.
But, the terrorists' organizations being funded by Iran is a very real thing.
They can and do destabilize entire regions and governments. When those fanatics
say "Death to America", I take them at their word. Their existence is to start the
apocalypse. Russia and China prefer America's collapse from within, just as it seems to
be doing right now.

 

[Independent thinker]

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.

I am against most of that, the huge majority. Let the bombing resume.

 

[Independent thinker]

Everything MAGA condemns Trump ends up doing.

Wouldn't you be against most of that? Let the bombing resume.

 

[MarathonMike]

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!

Yeah right. The Democrat fantasy world where Trump is wrong 100 percent of the time. You are a useful minion pushing the ORANGE MAN BAD narrative and thus have no credibility.

 

[pknopp]

Wouldn't you be against most of that?

No.

 

[Independent thinker]

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

I don't like the outline so I don't think I would like the fine print either.

 

[Independent thinker]

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.

I would also include the export of terrorism and making them acknowledge Israel's right to exist.

 

[Meister]

I don't like the outline so I don't think I would like the fine print either.

As it ends up, there was no monetary exchange. So the left
ran on rumors and not the facts.

 

[Independent thinker]

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

Trump was right that the JCPOA was a pile of shit. I just hope he sticks with that opinion.

 

[Lesh]

Yeah right. The Democrat fantasy world where Trump is wrong 100 percent of the time. You are a useful minion pushing the ORANGE MAN BAD narrative and thus have no credibility.

If Trump gets something right it’s by accident

 

[Independent thinker]

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

That isn't justification that we should allow countries like Iran to have them too. The more countries who have nukes the closer we actually get to more being used. Russia, China, The US and a few others all seem smart enough to realize that using nukes is a losing proposition. Iran believes too much in "Praise be to Allah" to be trusted with nukes.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Once a country has the warheads, it's pretty much too late as in N. Korea.
But, the terrorists' organizations being funded by Iran is a very real thing.
They can and do destabilize entire regions and governments. When those fenantics
say "Death to America", I take them at their word. Their existence is to start the
apocalypse. Russia and China prefer America's collapse from within, just as it seems to
be doing right now.

Indeed. I would think supporting freedom movements there (aka guerillas) would be just the thing.

 

[Independent thinker]

No.

Because you are a naive fool. I just hope Trump doesn't do the same.

 

[Zincwarrior]

I am against most of that, the huge majority. Let the bombing resume.

I agree actually. We ard half assing it. Blow all their oil facilities. Blow all the power facilities. Find guerrilla movrments.

 

[Independent thinker]

As it ends up, there was no monetary exchange. So the left
ran on rumors and not the facts.

They can't be believed in anything. They only run on rumors and lies.

 

[TruthSeeker112125]

Once a country has the warheads, it's pretty much too late as in N. Korea.
But, the terrorists' organizations being funded by Iran is a very real thing.
They can and do destabilize entire regions and governments. When those fenantics
say "Death to America", I take them at their word. Their existence is to start the
apocalypse. Russia and China prefer America's collapse from within, just as it seems to
be doing right now.

I Believe, and hope that I'm wrong, but,..... I Believe that "Russian", Chinese", "Communist", & "Muslim" Sleeper Cells have long been embedded in America, and that they are just waiting to be "Activated".