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US considers $20B sanction relief for uranium deal

CNN confirms the US is considering lifting $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets as part of negotiations for Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles.

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US considers $20B sanction relief for uranium deal
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The United States is considering a deal with Iran worth approximately $20 billion in exchange for Iran's stockpiles of enriched uranium, according to reports from Axios and CNN citing American sources. The proposed agreement would involve the US lifting the freeze on Iranian assets held abroad. This financial concession is reportedly part of broader negotiations linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development follows a series of diplomatic moves between the two nations.
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17 Apr@Osinttechnical

The report specifies the deal would involve Iran's existing stockpile of enriched uranium.

17 Apr@sentdefender

A new report cites a three-page plan detailing the proposed $20 billion funds-for-uranium exchange.

17 AprUkraine Watch

The report adds that the $20 billion figure amounts to 1.5 trillion rubles and clarifies Trump's statement that the nuclear development ban would last longer than 20 years.

17 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

CNN has also reported on the US consideration of unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets, adding a major media outlet's confirmation to the story.

17 Apr@officialrnintel

CNN has confirmed the report, adding a second major news source to the story.

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