Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US is still open to negotiations to resolve the Iran crisis, though he criticized Tehran's unwillingness to engage seriously. The conflict is affecting key global energy chokepoints, increasing regional tensions.

DUBAI/MANILA, July 22 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.