Iran warns Trump's blockade is 'doomed to fail' as oil prices soar to 4-year high
Iran has declared that the U.S. naval blockade is 'doomed to fail' as oil prices surge to a four-year high amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff, which has disrupted global oil flows, follows Iran's attacks on shipping and a U.S. counter-blockade aimed at pressuring Iran into a nuclear deal. Oil prices spiked with Brent crude reaching over $126 a barrel, while U.S. gas prices hit their highest level in nearly four years.
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Iran warIran warns Trump's blockade is 'doomed to fail' as oil prices soar to 4-year highThe price of the international benchmark Brent crude oil rose to more than $126 a barrel at one point overnight, the highest since 2022.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to GoogleTrump says blockade will stay until Iran makes nuclear deal01:39Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 30, 2026, 5:36 AM EDTBy Chantal Da SilvaIran warned Thursday the U.S.
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