# A U.S. naval destroyer recently seized an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- A U.S. naval destroyer seized an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman, announced by Trump.
- UK property asking prices rose 0.8% in April despite rising mortgage rates and global tensions.
- Brad Jacobs' QXO launched a $17 billion bid to acquire insulation company TopBuild.
- BlackRock warns that surging energy costs are reducing the appeal of European equities.

**Companies:** BlackRock, TopBuild
**Countries:** United States, Iran, United Kingdom

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