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US and Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears, Tensions Rise, International Oil Prices Soar

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Published Apr 21, 2026 6:28 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:25 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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US President Trump indicated he is unlikely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked until a deal is struck.
This statement caused international oil prices to surge over 5%.

US President Trump indicated he is unlikely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked until a deal is struck. This statement caused international oil prices to surge over 5%.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 21, 2026

(CNA New York, April 20, comprehensive foreign news) US President Donald Trump earlier claimed that he was unlikely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran and said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain blocked until an agreement was reached, causing international oil prices to rise by more than 5% today.

West Texas Intermediate crude oil for May delivery rose $5.76, or 6.87%, to $89.61 a barrel.

London's North Sea Brent crude for June delivery rose $5.10, or 5.64%, to $95.48 a barrel. (Compiled by Chen Yanjun) 1150421

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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Dates in source: May delivery / June delivery

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