Oil Jumps After U.S. Seizes Iranian Ship, Iran Strikes Back
Oil futures rose over 5% after U.S. forces seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s IRGC reportedly launched drone strikes on U.S. vessels.
On Sunday U.S. forces seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA after the vessel attempted to pass through a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy reported it disabled the ship’s engine room and took the vessel into custody. U.S. officials said the tanker was subject to international sanctions and linked to prior unlawful activity.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian commanders reported they struck U.S. vessels with drones in retaliation for the seizure. U.S. and regional officials have not confirmed casualties or significant damage; details about the scope of the reported strikes remain limited.
Futures for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude rose more than 5 percent on the session. WTI traded above $90 and Brent moved above $95 as markets priced the risk of further disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices remained volatile as traders awaited confirmation of any additional actions.
On his social platform, President Trump wrote that he would send representatives to Islamabad for a second round of negotiations to end the conflict. He warned that if Iran rejected a settlement the United States would target Iranian infrastructure, writing, “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” He added, “IT’S TIME FOR THE IRAN KILLING MACHINE TO END!”
A ceasefire had been announced earlier and talks were being arranged between a U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iranian officials. The seizure and the reported strikes occurred while those discussions were pending.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major transit route for global oil shipments. Incidents in the waterway often produce rapid price moves as market participants reassess the risk to supply.
The situation is developing. Officials and market participants continued to monitor diplomatic contacts and military activity for further updates.
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