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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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