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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 7 sources.

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BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 2:41 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.

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...

ABC NewsApr 20, 2026, 2:22 AM

Iran live updates: Trump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

DWApr 19, 2026, 8:51 PM

Iran war: Trump says US seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship

US Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if no peace deal was reached. DW has more.

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.

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.

CNBCApr 20, 2026, 8:36 AM

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, 2:41 AM

Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.

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.

CNBCApr 20, 2026, 3:51 AM

Asia markets mostly rise as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after ship seizure

Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

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