“Money in exchange for uranium.” Trump is considering a $20 billion deal with Iran

Axios reported, citing informed American sources, about tangible progress in negotiations conducted by the administration of President Donald Trump with Iran to end the war, based on a proposal for Washington to release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds, in exchange for Tehran giving up its stock of enriched uranium.

According to the sources, Washington seeks to control about 2,000 kilograms of enriched uranium, while Tehran insists on recovering its financial assets to revive its economy.

Disagreement still exists over the fate of the stock. Washington demands that it be shipped abroad, while mediators suggest “diluting” it inside Iran under international supervision.

A second round of talks is expected to be held in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, next Sunday, with mediation from Pakistan and support from Egypt and Turkey.

Disagreement still exists over the fate of the stock. Washington demands that it be shipped abroad, while mediators suggest “diluting” it inside Iran under international supervision.

The parties are negotiating a memorandum of understanding that includes a “voluntary” cessation of enrichment for a period ranging from 5 to 20 years, and the transfer of nuclear facilities to be exclusively above ground.

President Trump confirmed that the two parties are “very close” to reaching an agreement, warning that if the negotiations fail, “the fire will burn again.” He also showed flexibility in extending the ceasefire beyond its deadline of April 21 if necessary.