Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar

Iran warned the United States that its naval blockade was doomed to fail as oil prices soared to a four-year high, with Brent crude exceeding $126 a barrel. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the blockade, which began on April 13, would disrupt stability in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Trump has instructed officials to prepare for a prolonged blockade aimed at forcing Tehran to surrender its nuclear program.