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Trump Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Graham Urges Memo Release

6/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump weighed intelligence assessments before endorsing the Iran cease-fire and nuclear framework.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed skepticism, while Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and envoy Jared Kushner supported framework.
Senator Lindsey Graham urged immediate publication of the 14-point memorandum, warning Iran could use the framework to gain relief without meeting U.S. nuclear demands.

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U.S. President Donald Trump weighed intelligence assessments before endorsing the Iran cease-fire and nuclear framework.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed skepticism, while Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and envoy Jared Kushner supported framework.
Senator Lindsey Graham urged immediate publication of the 14-point memorandum, warning Iran could use the framework to gain relief without meeting U.S. nuclear demands.