Greek-owned ship attacked by Iran, seizure unconfirmed, CNN reports citing the foreign minister

The reported attack on a Greek-owned ship by Iran, though the seizure remains unconfirmed, introduces significant geopolitical tension that could impact energy markets.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Apr 2026, 14:31 UTCOn the live feed at 14:11 UTC — 20 more headlines followed before this page went public

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If the situation escalates, we might see volatility in oil prices, particularly WTI, as traders react to potential disruptions in supply routes. Keep an eye on safe-haven assets as market sentiment shifts in response to these developments.

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