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Iran Defies Trump's Naval Blockade as Oil Prices Soar

Tehran said a U.S. naval blockade was doomed to fail after President Donald Trump suggested it could be enforced for months, a standoff destabilizing global energy markets.

Published Apr 30, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Iran warned the United States that any naval blockade would be doomed to fail after President Donald Trump signaled it could be enforced for months. The confrontation has disrupted global energy markets and pushed oil prices higher.