US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade; oil prices rise amid ongoing uncertainty Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’ Shares have been mixed in early trading across Asia, while oil prices have eased on hopes the US and Iran may resume talks to end their war. The price of Brent crude edged 0.2% lower but was still above $98 a barrel. US benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel . Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-04-22 · 03:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0422-71408
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Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade
The US-Iran conflict continues with a US blockade of Iranian ports. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims Iran's oil storage will soon be full, potentially damaging their oil wells.
Mark SaunokonokoThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-22 · 03:50 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The US-Iran conflict continues with a US blockade of Iranian ports. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims Iran's oil storage will soon be full, potentially damaging their oil wells. Despite this, President Trump extended the ceasefire to allow for further discussions. The news has impacted global markets, with mixed trading in Asia and a slight decrease in oil prices, although Brent crude remains above $98 a barrel and US benchmark crude is at $89.29 a barrel. The ceasefire extension has raised hopes for renewed talks to resolve the conflict. The situation remains volatile as the US and Iran remain at odds over the port blockade.
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US benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel
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The price of Brent crude edged 0.2% lower but was still above $98 a barrel.
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Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’
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Oil prices rise amid ongoing uncertainty.
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US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days.
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