Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still wants talks with Iran. He said Tehran keeps avoid meaningful sidestepping discussions. He spoke in Manila at the regional summit. An official from China joined the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil increased this week. Oil costs climbed this week. Analysts tie the increase to Iran’s nuclear work. They also point to escalating risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran continue to conflicting over regional power.