Paris, France, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - War in the Middle East: latest developments

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2026-04-23

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US Central Command turns back 31 vessels - US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Wednesday that it had also "directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port" as part of its own "blockade against Iran". It said on X "the majority of vessels have complied with US directions" adding that "most vessels turned around have been oil tankers". - Oil jumps before easing - Oil prices jumped four pe......

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