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CIA Director Doubts Iran's Nuclear Deal Intentions

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe has expressed significant doubts to President Trump regarding Iran's commitment to a nuclear deal, citing intelligence that suggests Iran's internal discussions are inconsistent with their public statements to mediators. This skepticism is shared by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, though Vice President Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly more supportive of the deal. The current memorandum of understanding is a precursor to more detailed negotiations over the next 60 days, with key meetings scheduled between U.S. officials and Iranian counterparts. AI

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CIA Director Doubts Iran's Nuclear Deal Intentions

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Scoop: CIA director doubts Iran's intentions on deal, sources say

    <p>CIA Director John Ratcliffe told President Trump and other senior officials that intelligence gathered by U.S. intelligence agencies raised serious doubts about <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran's</a> willingness to make the nuclear concessions th…

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