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As Iran nuclear talks hit snags, Israel seeks harder U.S. line

By Associated Press
Published: December 5, 2021, 1:36pm
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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, center, chairs a weekly cabinet meeting, at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.  Bennett on Sunday urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations to curb the country's nuclear program, as his top defense and intelligence officials headed to Washington amid the flailing talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, center, chairs a weekly cabinet meeting, at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Bennett on Sunday urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations to curb the country's nuclear program, as his top defense and intelligence officials headed to Washington amid the flailing talks. (Gil Cohen-Magen/Pool via AP) Photo Gallery

JERUSALEM — The long-delayed resumption of nuclear talks with Iran has gotten off to a rough start — with Iran digging in and its negotiating partners openly voicing frustration and pessimism.

After five days of talks in Vienna ended last week, the United States said Iran did not appear to be serious.

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