Iran warns Trump's blockade is 'doomed to fail' as energy prices soar to 4-year high

NBC NewsApril 30, 2026 at 9:36 AM1 min read

Iran warned President Trump's naval blockade was “doomed to fail” as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy.

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