Article, archived. It's NYT, and a lot of anonymous sources, as per usual, so take it with a grain of salt.

In a meeting this month — one of several discussions about the Israeli plan — Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, presented a new intelligence assessment that said the buildup of American weaponry could potentially spark a wider conflict with Iran that the United States did not want.

A range of officials echoed Ms. Gabbard’s concerns in the various meetings. Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; and Vice President JD Vance all voiced doubts about the attack.

If true, good on these guys.

In one discussion, Mr. Vance, with support from others, argued that Mr. Trump had a unique opportunity to make a deal.

If the talks failed, Mr. Trump could then support an Israeli attack, Mr. Vance said, according to administration officials.

Not a fan of the second part, but still generally good.

...According to Israeli officials, Mr. Trump told Mr. Netanyahu that he did not want to discuss Iran plans on the phone. But he invited Mr. Netanyahu to come to the White House.

But while Mr. Netanyahu was still at the White House, Mr. Trump publicly announced the talks with Iran.

Hahaha.

After Mr. Netanyahu’s visit, Mr. Trump assigned John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, to travel to Jerusalem. Last Wednesday, Mr. Ratcliffe met with Mr. Netanyahu and David Barnea, the head of the Mossad spy agency, to discuss various options for dealing with Iran.

Ah, man. You were doing so well.

Still, if this reporting is true, at least it's a sign they're not jumping right to war, and will try to do things peacefully.

Although, as others have mentioned...serious USS Liberty energy potentially brewing.