Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’, as oil prices surge
US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to 'just give up' amid a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, where a US-led blockade of Iranian ports has contributed to global oil prices rising above $120 per barrel. Iran's military has warned of 'unprecedented action' if the blockade continues, emphasizing that its restraint has been aimed at allowing diplomacy to succeed. The crisis has driven average gasoline prices in the United States to a four-year high.
- ▪US President Donald Trump claims the blockade of Iranian ports has been successful.
- ▪Iran's military warns of 'unprecedented action' if the US blockade persists.
- ▪Global oil prices have surpassed $120 per barrel due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Average gas prices in the US have reached their highest level in four years.
- ▪Iran states its military restraint is intended to allow room for diplomatic solutions.
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blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’, as oil prices surge.css-1wt8oh6{font-family:"Georgia","Times","Times New Roman",serif;}Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing global oil prices above $120 per barrel, with average gas prices in the US hitting a four-year high.play videoplay videoVideo Duration 02 minutes 38 seconds play-arrow02:38Trump says Iran must abandon nuclear ambitions as gas prices surge in USBy Lyndal RowlandsPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo US President Donald Trump says Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports has been a success and urges Tehran to “just give up”.
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