The US Navy opened fire on an Iranian container vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday. US President Donald Trump said the ship had attempted to breach a US naval blockade of Iranian ports. As the US and Iran edged closer to the brink of renewed conflict, crude oil prices rose on Monday.Brent oil futures for June delivery surged more than 5% to USD95.5. New York oil futures for May delivery climbed nearly 7% to USD89.6. (me/s)Related News CICC: Netflix (NFLX.US) 1Q Results Largely In Line
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