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    Can the US Salvage a Deal with Iran?

    Diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program is not dead yet, but when talks resume next week foreign ministers will be replaced by lesser officials. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iran's Mohammad Zarif have each blamed the other for the failure of an anticipated agreement over the weekend.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program is not dead yet, but when talks resume next week foreign ministers will be replaced by lesser officials. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iran's Mohammad Zarif have each blamed the other for the failure of an anticipated agreement over the weekend. But France — and especially Israel — helped scuttle a deal, with hawks in both parties in Congress happy to see a delay. We hear what's at stake for the many parties involved, with the prospect of military action if diplomacy fails.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Lata Pandya

      Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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      Jay Solomon

      global security editor, Semafor

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      Thomas Erdbrink

      New York Times

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      Michael Rubin

      American Enterprise Institute

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Can the US Salvage a Deal with Iran?
    1. 0:00The Race to Provide Typhoon Relief Aid to the Philippines
    2. 8:05Can the US Salvage a Deal with Iran?You’re reading this
    3. 41:32Mapping Technology Helping Relief Efforts in Philippines
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