President Donald Trump signaled possible US strikes on Iran this weekend, posting a Truth Social image referencing nuclear escalation, as Bitcoin slid near $78,312 and Ether dropped to $2,188. The warning comes ahead of a Tuesday Situation Room meeting to review military options, with crude oil disruption risks threatening to push inflation higher and delay Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The Situation Room meeting
Trump is expected to convene a Situation Room meeting on Tuesday to review military options against Iran. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to attend. On Truth Social, Trump warned Iran that 'the Clock is Ticking' for a deal and that 'there won't be anything left of them' without one. The language marks a sharp escalation from previous rhetoric.
The military buildup
Verified flight trackers show a US Air Force airlift moving weapons and gear to bases across the region. The logistics movement, visible on public tracking platforms, suggests preparations for potential strikes are already underway. No official confirmation has been given, but the pattern matches previous pre-strike deployments.
The oil-crypto link
Analysts warn that any disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could push crude sharply higher. Prior modeling points to $105 to $165 per barrel depending on how long the strait is closed. Higher oil prices would feed into US inflation, pressure Treasury yields, and delay anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin and Ether have already felt the heat — both are down roughly 4% and 7.5% respectively over the past week, with traders pricing in the risk of a broader economic shock.
The political angle
Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene didn't hold back: 'If you send in U.S. military troops into Iran, there is going to be a political revolution in America.' Her comment underscores the domestic stakes of any military action, especially in an election year. Whether the administration moves from signals to strikes will become clearer after Tuesday's Situation Room meeting — a decision that would ripple through global markets and crypto alike.
