CIA Director John Ratcliffe alerted top US officials that intelligence assessments cast doubt on Iran's readiness to offer concessions on its nuclear activities, based on an Axios report drawing from three informed sources.

The warnings reached President Donald Trump during preparatory discussions ahead of his announcement regarding an agreement between the United States and Iran.

Trump and his team reviewed the intelligence, which highlighted discrepancies between Iran's internal talks on the pact and its statements to American representatives and intermediaries.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed Ratcliffe's reservations, questioning aspects of the memorandum of understanding.

Ratcliffe and Rubio expressed skepticism that Iran would fulfill the nuclear requirements set by the US, according to the sources.

One source noted that the intelligence indicates Iranian goals diverge from the commitments outlined in the agreement.

In contrast, Vice President JD Vance along with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner pushed for proceeding with the deal.

White House maintains the agreement satisfies key conditions

A White House official emphasized that the deal fulfills all longstanding redlines by preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The official added that Trump considered various viewpoints but remains the ultimate authority in the decision.

Although the complete 14-point agreement remains unpublished, a knowledgeable source indicated that Iran stands to gain more than it concedes unless a comprehensive nuclear accord meeting US standards is finalized.

The document reportedly includes commitments from both sides to address enriched material stockpiles and to explore future enrichment levels along with other nuclear-related issues once a satisfactory framework is established.

Additionally, the source revealed that upon reaching a final nuclear deal, the US would withdraw regional military forces within 30 days and lift sanctions on Iran according to a set timeline.