The U.S. and Iran are discussing an agreement to end the war
The U.S. and Iran are discussing a potential deal that could end the conflict: Tehran would hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, while Washington would unfreeze approximately $20 billion in Iranian funds. Axios reports this, citing U.S. officials and sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to the publication, the parties are currently consulting on a possible compromise that would simultaneously address key security risks and provide economic benefits for Iran. The idea is that Iran could give up its stockpile of enriched uranium—one of the main sources of tension in its relations with the West. In response, the U.S. is considering the option of unblocking approximately $20 billion previously frozen under sanctions.
According to sources, this proposal is part of broader negotiations aimed at a long-term resolution of the conflict between the countries. Discussions are focusing not only on the financial aspects but also on security guarantees and mechanisms to monitor compliance with potential agreements.
The parties are not officially disclosing the details of the negotiations, but the very fact of such consultations indicates a search for a real compromise after a prolonged period of tension. At the same time, experts emphasize that such an agreement will be difficult to implement. The issue of monitoring Iran’s nuclear program, as well as political risks within both countries, could influence the final outcome.
Despite this, the exchange format itself—uranium in exchange for financial relief—is viewed as one of the few realistic scenarios that could reduce tensions and lay the groundwork for more stable relations in the future.
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