Trump news at a glance: Oil price surges again as Iran accuses US of breaking ceasefire
- Posted on April 20, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
Escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf as the USS Spruance engages an Iranian cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying geopolitical friction between Washington and Tehran. Iran signals firm retaliation while crude oil markets react sharply to the military confrontation. The incident underscores ongoing disputes over maritime commerce and regional security amid broader US-Iran diplomatic standoff.
Trump news at a glance: Oil price surges again as Iran accuses US of breaking ceasefire
Tehran vowa to respond after USS Spruance fires on Iranian-flagged cargo ship allegedly running strait of Hormuz blockade. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 April
