Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Failed

After negotiations over the weekend between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough, the temporary cease-fire appears to be increasingly precarious.

The New York Times journalists Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti explain why Israel is one of the biggest questions looming over the truce.

Guest:

• Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine based in Tel Aviv.
• Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington.

Background reading: 

• Here’s what to know about the cease-fire talks.
• Iran’s top negotiator said the talks were unsuccessful because Washington failed to win Tehran’s trust.

Photo: Pool photo by Jacquelyn Martin

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