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Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Grouped from 10 articles across 6 sources.

10 reports6 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 8:33 PM
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BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 8:33 PM

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 8:04 PM

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

NBC NewsApr 19, 2026, 12:11 PM

Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship as tensions rise amid ceasefire

The president accused Tehran of violating the truce and threatened strikes, while Iran warned it would retaliate, casting doubt on the timing of new talks.

BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 7:29 AM

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

The GuardianApr 20, 2026, 11:28 AM

Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes

FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Oil prices have risen sharply and European stock markets have fallen after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel dented hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by 4.8% on Monday to $94.69 (£70.07) a barrel. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 6:20 AM

US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship

Video from the US military show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 7:52 PM

Trump says US seized Iranian ship trying to get past blockade near Hormuz

Iran vows retaliation, accuses US of violating ceasefire after attack on cargo ship Touska.

CNBCApr 20, 2026, 7:04 PM

Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 10:06 AM

US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know

The US claims the ship was trying to evade its naval blockade. Iran calls it 'piracy'.

The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 12:17 AM

Can US blockade Iranian-linked ships anywhere in the world?

An expert said that for a blockade to be legal, it must be both enforceable and enforced.

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