 One U.S. official, speaking to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on condition of anonymity, said the discussions were "very pointed and very direct."
<clarity>  One U.S. official, speaking to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on condition of anonymity, said the discussions were "very pointed and very direct."
 One U.S. official, speaking to (AFP) on condition of anonymity, said the discussions were "very pointed and very direct."