Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was on the wires last minutes, via Iran’s state TV, citing that Iran will never hold talks with the US.
Khamenei noted: “Iranian officials will never talk to America “¦. this is part of their (U.S.) policy to put pressure on Iran “¦ their policy of maximum pressure will fail.”
Oil prices are off the lows, still under pressure, as they await a military response from the US or Saudi following the weekend’s attack on Saudi oil facilities. WTI recovered above $ 62 level while Brent looks to regain the 69 handle.