Scoop: U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran

"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 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."

"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 U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years."

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Islamabad to finalize a deal concerning Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and financial assets. The Trump administration prioritizes preventing Iran from accessing nearly 2,000kg of enriched uranium, particularly the 450kg enriched to 60% purity. Iran seeks financial relief, with discussions centering on unfreezing assets. The U.S. proposed $20 billion for humanitarian needs, while Iran initially demanded $27 billion. A compromise may involve shipping some uranium to a third country and a voluntary moratorium on nuclear enrichment.

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