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Story summary
- March 26, 2026, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed results after Iran refused direct talks with the United States.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said exchanges via mediators do not amount to negotiations.
- Iran plans to reject a United States ceasefire proposal and has set conditions for ending the war.
- Oil prices rose, with Brent at $103.46 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $91.54 per barrel, up about 1.2–1.4%.
