Iran has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying reopening the waterway would be “impossible” if US President Donald Trump continues a blockade on Iranian ports.
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
At least three Iranian-flagged tankers have been redirected from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said.
Asian shares pulls back from record highs as oil gains on Iran risk
Japan's Nikkei vaulted to a new high for a second day before falling over 1 per cent, with markets in Taiwan and South Korea also hitting new highs and then turning lower.
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