United States Oil Fund, LP News - April 18, 2026

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Iran War Triggers Record 500 Million Barrel Global Crude Supply Deficit

The international energy sector is currently navigating the most substantial supply contraction in modern history. Since the onset of the Iran War on February...

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Trump Convenes Situation Room Meeting as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has gathered officials in the White House Situation Room to address the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This emergency meeting occurs...

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Iranian Officials Address Trump Claims Regarding Uranium Transfers and Maritime Access

The leadership of Iran's National Security Commission released a formal statement addressing specific claims made by President Trump during his Friday address....

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US Military Prepares to Seize Iran-Linked Tankers in International Waters

Following a declaration from Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, the United States military is readying operations to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers....

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Trump Rejects Iranian Blackmail Following Renewed Strait of Hormuz Closure Threats

President Trump dismissed recent Iranian actions to obstruct the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the United States will not succumb to geopolitical blackmail...

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Iran and United States Block 43 Vessels Amid Strait of Hormuz Shutdown

Iranian authorities intercepted and turned back 20 commercial vessels attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz during today's maritime operations. This...