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