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Markets are on edge after President Trump threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before tonight’s deadline.

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Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran over the destruction of bridges and power plants. Blocking the Strait of Hormuz threatens to cause a shortage of LNG on the world market.

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Buenos Aires, 7 April (NA) – International oil prices rise above $110 this Tuesday, at hours when the deadline for Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran expires due to the reopening of the Strait of Ormuz, which threatens a new escalation of the war in the Middle East. Brent, a reference for Europe, is paying $111 per barrel during this day. While the West Texas Intermediate crude oil (WTI) reference in the United States is located at $116 per barrel…

The deadline is Tuesday at 9 p.m. in Argentina and keeps global markets in check. With Iran firm in its rejection of a temporary truce, oil moved back above $110 per barrel and fears of a new inflationary energy shock grow. Read more

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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