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Oil prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Trump mulls Iran blockade extension
Oil prices surpassed $126 a barrel on Thursday morning, its highest price since 2022, as President Donald Trump mulls an extended blockade of Iranian ports.

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Trump Holds Talks On Prolonged Iran Blockade, Urges Tehran To Reach A Deal
Analysis: US blockade is squeezing Iran's all-important oil industry
US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports
President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, ​Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran, Axios reported on ‌Wednes...

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Iran, US-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump rejects Iran offer, threatens relentless naval chokehold until nuclear demands are met
Hegseth slams opposition to Iran war in hearing as Trump discusses continuing blockade for months
Trump says Iran must 'give up'; claims US Military severely damaged Tehran’s forces
Trump praised the ongoing US naval blockade, calling it “genius” and “100% foolproof,” and added that Iran “has to cry uncle, that’s all they have to do. Just say, ‘We give up.’”

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Trump's Photo With A Rifle And His 'No More Nice Guy' Warning For Iran
Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

US naval blockade pushes Iran’s currency to record low

Iran’s currency has fallen in recent days to a fresh record low, in a sign the US’s naval blockade is squeezing the Islamic Republic’s economy.

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning Wednesday from House lawmakers for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration launched the war against

US defence secretary quizzed on Iran war and says budget request shows 'urgency of moment'

Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are testifying before lawmakers about the Pentagon's ask for $1.5tn (£1.1tn).

Iran War Hastens Rush of Clean Fuel Tankers Turning to Crude Oil

Increasing numbers of so-called clean tankers that transport fuels like diesel and gasoline are becoming dirty crude carriers as the impact of the war in Iran make switching more profitable.

Iran soccer officials turned away by Canadian authorities, poised to miss FIFA Congress

The development raises further questions about the extent of Iran's participation in the North America-hosted 2026 World Cup

Iran’s $800M oil smuggling scheme uses tankers posing as Iraqi ships to dodge blockade

Sanctioned tankers are allegedly disguising Iranian oil shipments as Iraqi cargo while Trump doubles down on the naval blockade to squeeze Tehran.