Senior allies of Donald Trump have reportedly expressed doubts about the “memorandum of understanding” between the US and Iran.
John Ratcliffe, Donald Trump’s CIA director, Marco Rubio, the secretary of state and Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, have apparently raised concerns.
The three men, all prominent members of Mr Trump’s inner circle, are said to be sceptical about how willing Iran genuinely is to make concessions on its nuclear programme, according to Axios.
“The intelligence reflects that the Iranian intentions are not in line with their commitments under the deal,” a source told the website.
The US wants Iran to dispose of its enriched uranium stockpile, which could be used to create a nuclear weapon.
As of April 2026, international inspectors reported that Iran has roughly 440kg (about 970lb) of uranium enriched to 60 per cent purity, which is enough for 10 nuclear weapons, according to experts.
On Monday, JD Vance said that Iran would have access to a $300bn (£220bn) reconstruction fund, which Tehran demanded in a 14-point plan to end the war on Friday, but only if it were to give up its uranium stockpile.
Mr Vance said that it could gain “significant” sanctions relief if were to comply with the terms, though it wouldn’t receive immediate financial compensation.
“That’s the sort of thing they could have access to so long as they honour their end of the obligations,” Mr Vance told CBS News.
JD Vance has said that Iran would have access to funds for rebuilding if it gives up its enriched uranium stockpile – Roy Rochlin
Later the same day, Mr Trump posted on Truth Social: “Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the US is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!!”
Mr Trump announced on Sunday that the deal to end the conflict had been signed by the US and Iran, with both sides agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire for 60 days to continue negotiations.
The full text of the deal, which officials said would lift the US naval blockade, was set to be released on Friday, but it is yet to be seen.
Mr Vance and Mr Trump’s peace envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, all expressed support for the framework, according to the outlet.
In the lead-up to the announcement of the deal on Sunday, US intelligence suggested that the way Iranian officials were discussing the deal among themselves was inconsistent with what they were telling mediators and Mr Trump’s team.
Mr Trump and his advisers reportedly discussed this. Mr Ratcliffe and Mr Rubio argued that they doubted Iran would comply with the US requirements around nuclear weapons and enriched uranium.
“President Trump listens to all opinions on any given issue – but everyone understands he is the final decision-maker,” a White House official told Axios.