Marco Rubio told reporters Tuesday the U.S. still firmly wants talks with Iran. He said Tehran continues to avoid substantive avoiding discussions. He spoke in Manila at the ASEAN meeting. An official from China sat with the talks about the Indo-Pacific.
Oil increased this week. Oil prices rose this week. Analysts link the spike to Iran’s nuclear work. They also highlight rising risks in the Middle East. Gulf states and Iran continue to fighting over strategic power.