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Significant differences remain in nuclear talks with Iran - White House

WASHINGTON, July 7 (KUNA) -- In light of the three-day extension to the Iranian nuclear negotiations, White House Spokesperson Josh Earnest said Tuesday "there continue to be some significant differences that remain." "This is a view not just of the United States, but this is the view of all of our P5+1 partners as well. That's an indication that these talks, at least for now, are worth continuing," Earnest told reporters.
"What we have said is that we want to make sure that we keep the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) in place, continue to freeze Iran's nuclear program, continue to keep it rolled back in some key areas while we negotiate an agreement that we believe is consistent with our best interest," he added (end) ak.gb