US May Unfreeze $20 Billion in Funds for Iran’s Uranium: Axios

Summary

Tyler Kendall reports on an Axios article detailing a potential deal between the US and Iran. The deal would involve the US releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump indicated progress on nuclear concessions, but Iran has not publicly confirmed. Iran's dire economy may pressure them to accept the deal, with meetings possibly occurring in Islamabad this weekend.

• Axios reports a three-page plan for a US-Iran deal.
• $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds would be released.
• Iran would give up its enriched uranium stockpile.
• President Trump indicated progress on nuclear concessions.
• Iran's economy is dire, increasing need for cash.
• Meetings may take place in Islamabad this weekend.
• The cease-fire ends April 22nd, with Trump expecting a deal before then.
• The sides have previously disagreed on retaining vs. diluting uranium.