LIVE Oil spikes as Trump weighs Iran blockade, Putin warns of fallout Last updated: April 30, 2026 | 07:44 US-Israel-Iran war This US Navy handout photograph released on April 17, 2026, by US Central Command Public Affairs shows USS Abraham Lincoln (L) conducting blockade operations in the Arabian Sea on April 16, 2026. AFP-- Donald Trump escalated pressure on Germany over its stance on Iran, while Vladimir Putin urged restraint in talks with Washington. As the US weighs a prolonged Iranian port blockade, conflict costs near $25 billion and oil prices have surged on fears of wider regional disruption. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. US Central Command says 42nd vessel redirected - US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday on X that it had reached a "significant milestone after successfully redirecting the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to violate the blockade".…