Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still clearly wants talks with Iran. He said Tehran continues to avoid substantive avoiding discussions. He spoke in Manila at the ASEAN session. An official from China joined the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil increased this week. Oil rates increased this week. Analysts tie the spike to Iran’s nuclear work. They also highlight escalating risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran keep clashing over strategic power.