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US Intercepts Iranian Tankers, Oil Prices Spike to $103

4/24/2026

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U.S. forces intercepted three Iranian-flagged tankers near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka on 23 April 2026.
The supertanker Dorena, carrying 2 million barrels of oil, was escorted by a U.S. Navy destroyer after trying to breach the blockade.
CENTCOM reported that 31 vessels have been forced to turn around or return to port since the blockade began.
Brent rose $1.47 to $103.38 and WTI $1.40 to $94.36 on 23 April 2026 as supply threats intensified.

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U.S. forces intercepted three Iranian-flagged tankers near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka on 23 April 2026.
The supertanker Dorena, carrying 2 million barrels of oil, was escorted by a U.S. Navy destroyer after trying to breach the blockade.
CENTCOM reported that 31 vessels have been forced to turn around or return to port since the blockade began.
Brent rose $1.47 to $103.38 and WTI $1.40 to $94.36 on 23 April 2026 as supply threats intensified.