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UPDATED May 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Apr 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Oil surges as Trump weighs options on Iran war
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A U.S. commander briefed Trump on military options and a Persian Gulf blockade as talks to end the Iran war stalled and oil prices rose.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Briefing on potential military options and ongoing Persian Gulf blockade
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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