Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still wants discussions with Iran. He said Tehran continues to avoid real avoiding discussions. He spoke in Manila at the regional summit. An official from China joined the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil climbed this week. Oil prices rose this week. Analysts link the increase to Iran’s nuclear work. They also point to growing risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran keep clashing over local power.
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