Trending Now - US Weighs Unfreezing $20 Billion in Iranian Assets Amid Talks

WHO:

CNN - The Trump administration, President Trump, Asim Munir (Pakistan’s field marshal), Iranian officials, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly.

WHAT:

CNN - The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of negotiations with Tehran.

CNN - A proposal includes unfreezing assets in exchange for Iran turning over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Bloomberg Markets - The Trump administration is said to be considering a deal to unfreeze $20 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for Iran’s uranium stockpiles.

CNN - Trump stated, “No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form” as part of any peace deal.

WHERE:

CNN - Talks are taking place in Tehran, with a potential second round of talks planned for Islamabad.

WHEN:

CNN - The Trump administration hopes to finalize a broader deal as early as April 17th, 2026.

CNN - The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced on April 14th, 2026.

CNN - The talks with Iranian officials entered their third day on April 15th, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - The negotiations aim to end the war and address concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

HOW:

CNN - The discussions involve mediators from Pakistan who are in close contact with top Trump officials.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 15:21 UTC)

The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, which have now entered their third day. A proposal on the table includes this unfreezing in exchange for Iran turning over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, although Trump has emphasized that “no money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form” as part of any peace deal. Talks are currently taking place in Tehran, with a potential second round planned for Islamabad, as the administration hopes to finalize a broader agreement as early as on Friday.