WASHINGTON (AP) " The powerful pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is urging a dramatic escalation in sanctions on Iran in response to a recent seven-month extension of nuclear talks.
The group, widely influential in Congress, wants the U.S. to reinstate all economic penalties on Iran suspended during the diplomacy.
It also seeks a U.S. ban on Iranian oil exports worldwide and more Iranian industries blacklisted.
The Obama administration believes new Iran sanctions would harm hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Monday the U.S. must avoid new measures while negotiations continue.
