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Iran Seizes Ships, Oil Prices Near $100 Amid Tensions

4/22/2026

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Iran escalated maritime aggression by attacking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, 2026, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seizing two vessels.
Brent crude oil prices rose toward $100 per barrel as a result of the tensions.
Iranian officials said there would be no negotiations until the United States lifts its blockade.
Fighting continues in Lebanon, with Israeli strikes causing casualties.
The ceasefire remains uncertain.

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Iran escalated maritime aggression by attacking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, 2026, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seizing two vessels.
Brent crude oil prices rose toward $100 per barrel as a result of the tensions.
Iranian officials said there would be no negotiations until the United States lifts its blockade.
Fighting continues in Lebanon, with Israeli strikes causing casualties.
The ceasefire remains uncertain.