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Scoop: CIA director doubts Iran's intentions on deal, sources say
CIA Director John Ratcliffe expressed doubts about Iran's willingness to make nuclear concessions in a deal, citing inconsistent communication by Iranian officials. Senior Trump advisers Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth shared skepticism, while others like Vice President Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner supported the agreement. The deal aims to extend a ceasefire and initiate 60 days of negotiations.
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