An Iranian tanker was seized by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The rapid escalation in tensions comes after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship, blowing a hole in its engine room, according to President Trump. For its part, Iran fired at vessels and abruptly stopped traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, abandoning its promise to allow some to pass, as it said the US had broken a ceasefire deal. Daily Market Coverage Apr. 20, 2026 9AM-11AM (ET) | Yahoo Finance == Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. Connect with us: — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance — X/Twitter: https://x.com/YahooFinance — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/ — TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance See the Latest News & Data: https://finance.yahoo.com/ Get the Yahoo Finance App: — iOS (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) — Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO)