Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still clearly wants dialogue with Iran. He said Tehran keeps avoid meaningful sidestepping discussions. He spoke in Manila at the ASEAN session. An official from China participated in the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil rose this week. Oil rates climbed this week. Analysts attribute the jump to Iran’s nuclear work. They also highlight escalating risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran are clashing over regional power.