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Brent crude jumped 2.1% to US$89.70 a barrel after US President Donald Trump rejected returning to terms of a June memorandum with Iran, signalling Washington's preference for economic sanctions over renewed diplomatic engagement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomatic engagement with Iran, declaring that the US will pursue negotiated settlements if Tehran shows genuine interest in resolving tensions through dialogue.