Trump Warns Iran Port Blockade Could Last Months; Brent Crude Rises Over 5%
Former US President Trump warned that a blockade of Iranian ports could last for months, and with US-Iran peace talks stalled, Brent crude oil prices surged over 5%. In Asian trading, Brent crude rose to $124.67 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 2.4% to $109.49 per barrel.
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- 📰 Published: April 30, 2026 at 13:42
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Tokyo, April 30 (CNA) Former US President Trump warned that a blockade of Iranian ports could last for several months, coupled with stalled US-Iran peace talks, causing Brent crude oil prices to surge by over 5% today.
In Asian market trading, Brent crude oil prices rose by 5.6%, reaching $124.67 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices rose by 2.4%, reaching $109.49 per barrel. (Compiled by Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150430
In Asian market trading, Brent crude oil prices rose by 5.6%, reaching $124.67 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices rose by 2.4%, reaching $109.49 per barrel. (Compiled by Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150430