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CIA director says US intelligence shows Iranian intentions are not in line with their nuclear concession commitments under the deal - report

CIA Director John Ratcliffe told President Trump and senior officials that US intelligence raises serious doubts about Iran's willingness to make the nuclear concessions Washington is seeking, Axios reported overnight, citing three sources familiar with the discussions.

Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both warned that intelligence showed Iranian officials were discussing the deal among themselves in ways inconsistent with what they were telling mediators and the US. "The intelligence reflects that the Iranian intentions are not in line with their commitments under the deal," one source said. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also raised concerns, while Vice President Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner advocated for the agreement.

A senior US official told reporters the administration would know within two to three weeks whether Iran was serious about nuclear concessions. Senator Lindsey Graham said he was "somewhat concerned that Iran's view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming," and called for the full text to be released immediately.

Eight dead after American B-52 bomber crashes and explodes at Edwards Air Force Base

Eight crew members were killed Monday when a B-52 Stratofortress bomber burst into flames immediately after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Air Force officials confirmed.

Col. James Hayes, deputy commander of the 412th Test Wing, called it "a horrible tragedy" that had claimed the lives of "eight great Americans."

The aircraft was supporting a test mission for a radar modernization program. Its crew included both military personnel and civilian government contractors.

American Vice President Vance aligns with US President Trump: Iran will never have nuclear weapons

Trump to Truth Social: "Iran has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon! Also, the story that the US is paying Iran $300 Million is fake news out out by the dumpcrats!!!"

IDF intercepts rockets launched at troops in southern Lebanon

The Air Force intercepted several rockets launched by Hezbollah toward the IDF's area of operations in southern Lebanon; in line with operational policy, no home front alerts were activated.

Earlier in the day, Hezbollah also fired an anti-tank missile and several mortar shells toward Israeli forces in the area, incidents that ended without casualties.

IDF eliminates several Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon

IDF forces carried out a series of strikes against Hezbollah operatives throughout the day in southern Lebanon, eliminating terrorists in four separate incidents after field intelligence identified armed individuals approaching Israeli forces in vehicles. In each case, the Air Force struck the threats before they could reach the forces.

US military plane crashes shortly after takeoff

A US Air Force B-52 strategic bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, the military confirmed. The circumstances of the crash remain unclear, and an urgent investigation has been launched by US military and investigative officials.