Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still wants discussions with Iran. He said Tehran keeps avoid substantive sidestepping discussions. He spoke in Manila at the regional meeting. An official from China joined the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil climbed this week. Oil rates rose this week. Analysts tie the increase to Iran’s nuclear work. They also point to growing risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran are clashing over strategic power.
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