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US oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks remain uncertain

US oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks remain uncertain

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose in early trade on Wednesday, despite Washington's announcement that it would indefinitely extend a ceasefire with Iran, as uncertainty over peace talks persisted and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed. U.S.
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Ship Under Fire Near Hormuz as Iran Tankers Go Dark, Escalating Maritime Tensions

Ship Under Fire Near Hormuz as Iran Tankers Go Dark, Escalating Maritime Tensions

A container ship came under gunfire near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Royal Navy, marking the latest escalation in maritime tensions since late February. Iranian tankers are reportedly switching off AIS tracking signals to smuggle oil past the US blockade. Hundreds of commercial tankers are stranded on both sides of the strait, disrupting 25% of global seaborne oil trade. The disruption began after the US and Israel launched an air campaign against Iran, effectively closing one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The closure has triggered an energy price shock, affecting global markets.
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2 ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

2 ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Two ships have come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war
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Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues Amid Ceasefire

Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Continues Amid Ceasefire

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked and seized multiple ships in the Strait of Hormuz, challenging the U.S. naval blockade and ceasefire extension. The attacks occurred after President Trump extended the ceasefire, aiming to give Iran time to present a unified proposal. Iran's actions have put peace talks in jeopardy, with the country accusing the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by blockading Iranian ports. The situation has led to international concern over oil prices and global market stability.
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Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
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Iran Declines Participation in U.S. Peace Talks Amid Ceasefire Violations

Iran Declines Participation in U.S. Peace Talks Amid Ceasefire Violations

Iran has announced it will not participate in upcoming peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, citing violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. The Iranian foreign ministry has accused the U.S. of aggressive actions, including the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, which Iran claims breached the truce. President Trump has reiterated threats to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached. The initial talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, and both sides have accused each other of ceasefire violations. The situation remains tense as the ceasefire is set to expire, raising concerns about the potential resumption of hostilities.
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US Stock Market Declines Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge

US Stock Market Declines Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge

US Stock Market Declines Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge
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Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply

Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply

By Anmol Choubey April 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday, reversing gains in the previous session, on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran will take place this week and allow more supply to flow from the key Middle East producing region.
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Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump and Wall Street slides with US, Iran clashing in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed more than 5% and Wall Street veered toward losses before the open as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz
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Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

By Jonathan Saul and Nerijus Adomaitis LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship.
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The Latest: Officials signal movement on a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks

The Latest: Officials signal movement on a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks

There appears to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks Tuesday as two regional officials tell The Associated Press that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions