Trump: No Iran Funds, Nuclear Deal Near

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome in. This is U.S. News Today, where America meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump is shutting down reports that the U.S. might release up to $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds to get Iran to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile. This comes as part of talks to wrap up their recent conflict with a nuclear deal. The negotiations kicked off after a shaky ceasefire that followed weeks of fighting, which messed up global energy markets and led to a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports near the strait of Hormuz. Officials say talks made steady progress this week, but big gaps remain on how long to limit Iran's nuclear work. U.S. sources point out Iran wants that cash for basics, like medicine and food, plus free oil sales and global banking access. But they are holding firm on their nuclear program and support for groups like Hamas, making it tough to bridge the divide. Key ideas floating include shipping some uranium to a third country, or downblending it under

1:02watch, plus a three-page memo for a voluntary pause on. Enrichment America Pushing for 20 years, Iran offering just five. Trump says no cash will switch hands. Instead, they'll claim Iran's nuclear material from U.S. strikes if needed. He claims they're super close to a no-nukes promise from Iran, or the bomb start falling again. Stay tuned as mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, line up weekend meetings, maybe in Islamabad.