As Iran Nuclear Talks Hit Snags, Israel Seeks Harder US Line

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. European diplomats accused Iran of backtracking on previous promises. Even Russia, which has stronger relations w