Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still wants discussions with Iran. He said Tehran continues to avoid real sidestepping discussions. He spoke in Manila at the ASEAN summit. An official from China joined the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil increased this week. Oil costs rose this week. Analysts attribute the jump to Iran’s nuclear work. They also highlight rising risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran are conflicting over regional power.
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