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IAEA to Remove Nuclear Material From Secret Syrian Site in US-Brokered Deal

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Iran Rules Out Talks with US as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist

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Japan and US to Unveil Joint Policy to Halt Yen Speculation

Iran Develops Strategic Plan Targeting Israeli, US Infrastructure – Report

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Iran Confirms Ongoing Talks With US Amid Potential 2026 War

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Iran Rules Out Direct Talks With US as Tensions Escalate

Iran Signs MoU with US, to Resume Oil Sales

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Iran-US Military Strikes Push Oil Prices Higher, Risk Market Stability

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Bitcoin

With the crypto market already in fear (Fear & Greed 29) and BTC dominance high, altcoins are vulnerable to a sharper sell-off. However, rising oil prices increase mining costs, reinforcing Bitcoin's cost floor near $70k, while persistent inflation fears could accelerate institutional adoption of BTC as digital gold.

Iran and the US reported carrying out fresh attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third known escalation in a week.

Iran-US Strait of Hormuz Escalation Sends Crypto Lower, but Could Boost Bitcoin's Safe-Haven Appeal

Iran-US Escalation at Hormuz Will Ultimately Boost Bitcoin as a Hedge Against US Fiscal Profligacy