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‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

Trump administration officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, debated the merits of an agreement to end the Iran war, with many expressing skepticism about Tehran's commitments. The team ultimately reached a consensus to pursue a general agreement focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and outlining a framework for dismantling Iran's nuclear program.

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