Despite skepticism from top officials about whether Iran would honor its commitments, the Trump administration ultimately decided to move forward on a deal to end the war.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were among the most pessimistic voices during nearly daily meetings over two weeks, sources say.
The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and establish a framework on Iran's nuclear program, followed by a 60-day period for further talks.
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Over the past two weeks, President Donald Trump’s national security team met nearly every day to discuss an evolving agreement to end the Iran war, with many concerned that Tehran would not hold up its end of the bargain, administration officials directly involved in the negotiations said.
