The U.S. and Iran are in active negotiations over uranium enrichment, with reports indicating a three-page plan involving $20 billion in frozen U.S. funds in exchange for Iran handing over enriched uranium. Trump has publicly disputed the 'cash' characterization, claiming no money will change hands—suggesting disagreement over whether this is a ransom-style payment or asset recovery. The core dispute is over framing: whether unfreezing existing Iranian assets constitutes paying Iran or restoring their own funds as part of a broader deal to end the February 2026 war.