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Iranian Media: Iran Insists on Immediate Access to Half of Frozen Funds Upon Agreement Announcement
According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, Iran is currently negotiating with the United States based on a proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding, de
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Iranian Media Denies Claims of Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding
Svmuu reported on the 26th, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, some foreign media reported that Iran and the United States had reached a 14-point memorandum of understanding, whic
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Statement: Iran has the right to respond to any US violations of the ceasefire agreement
Svmuu News: Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that Iran has the right to respond to any US violations of the ceasefire agreement. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. and Brent crude oil continued their upward trend, surging over $1 in the short term
Svmuureports that according to Gate data, U.S. and Brent crude oil continued their rally, rising over $1 in the short term, now at $95.30/barrel and $96.13/barrel respectively. Earlier, Iran's Supreme
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Iran says it will strike back fiercely if hostilities resume and will block regional oil exports
According to Svmuu, on the 26th local time, Iranian Armed Forces General Staff spokesperson Shekarchi stated that Iran is prepared for war. If the US and Israel launch new attacks, Iran's response wil
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U.S. military launches "self-defense strike" against southern Iran
Svmuu News: The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that U.S. forces have conducted a "self-defense strike" in southern Iran to protect U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East from threats from Ira
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Arab media reports that a draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran has been reached (Jin10 Data APP)
Svmuu reported that according to Al Arabiya, a draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran has been reached. The draft agreement allows for the free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of na
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The United States and Iran have agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and clear naval mines
Svmuu reports that the US-Iran draft agreement stipulates a 60-day ceasefire extension, which is renewable. The draft agreement also provides for the continuation of nuclear negotiations aimed at reac
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Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary: Iran "Will Not Surrender or Retreat"
Svmuu News: On the 25th local time, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, issued a statement stating that Iran "will not surrender or retreat." Ahmadian also said
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Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Framework has been reached with the US, but no one can assert that a deal between the two sides will be reached soon
Svmuu: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that a framework has been reached, but no one can assert that a deal between the US and Iran will be reached soon. The potential memorandum of unders
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Iranian media: Neither Iran nor the U.S. has made any commitments regarding the nuclear issue in the draft agreement
Svmuu: The Iranian Student News Agency reported on the 25th, citing a senior Iranian diplomat, that in the preliminary draft agreement reached between Iran and the United States, neither side made any
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US Secretary of State: The US and Iran Have a "Reliable Plan" for the Strait and the Iran Nuclear Issue
Svmuu reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated there is currently a "fairly reliable" plan on the table, concerning the possibility of Iran "opening the Strait of Hormuz" and "conducting
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US military blockade of Iranian ports shows no signs of easing
According to recordings from the public radio channel of ships near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military continued to fire warning shots at vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports on the 24th, w
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Ukrainian officials fear the coming winter will be the toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion, as Russia intensifies missile attacks and Ukraine faces a shortage of air defense systems.
Ukrainian officials, drone industry executives, and national security experts are bracing for another extremely difficult winter, fearing that Russian attacks on energy infrastructure could pose the m
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Taiwan Security Chief Says China's 'Hybrid Warfare' Tests Whole Region
Joseph Wu, Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council, stated that China's "hybrid warfare" presents a fresh challenge to the entire region. He specifically highlighted China's mass deplo
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Trump Says Agreement with Iran Imminent, Talks to Resume Monday
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations scheduled to begin on Monday. Meanwhile, Tehran urged the United States to honor its Memorandum of Unders
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Former US hostage and diplomat John Limbert says Washington's 'iron fist' approach is ineffective with Iran
John Limbert, a former US hostage in Tehran and former US deputy assistant secretary of state for Iran, argues that Washington "can't bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship" with Iran.
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Ukraine claims hitting major Russian oil refinery and Engels airfield 600km deep, as Russia reports 8 deaths and attacks Ukrainian ports
Ukraine stated it conducted overnight strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield in the Saratov region, approximately 600km (373 miles) from the border. President
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U.S.-Iran War Fuels Short-Term Oil Market Gains, But Experts Warn Against Long-Term Holding as WTI Crude Forecasted to $60
The U.S.-Iran war has significantly boosted short-term profits for major energy companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron, with Exxon's profits doubling to $14.5 billion and Chevron's net income surging n
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Former US Ambassador to Israel Nides: No Lasting Military Solution for Iran Conflict, Urges Negotiations
Former US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides stated that there is no lasting military solution to the conflict with Iran. He argued that renewed negotiations, involving regional allies, offer the only rea
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US President Trump cancels planned military strike on Iran, citing 'deal perimeters' reached
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, claiming that the “perimeters of a deal” have been agreed upon. Trump stated the decision, announced
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Saudi Crown Prince Salman has reportedly expressed concern over Donald Trump's plan to strike Iran
Bloomberg, citing a report by Axios, said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Donald Trump about U.S. plans for a new round of
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Sanctioned Russian Ship "Mikhail Britnev" Reportedly Delivered Military Vehicles to Mali, Defying US Sanctions
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship "Mikhail Britnev" reportedly delivered a large number of military vehicles, including armoured personnel carriers and trucks, to Mali, according to BBC Verify. Satell
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Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor: Ukraine Is Maintaining Momentum on the Battlefield, and Putin Is Under Pressure
Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor said on a Bloomberg TV program that Ukraine is maintaining its momentum on the battlefield despite intensified Russian missile attacks. Taylor explained that Russia’
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OPEC+ may decide Sunday to lift oil output quotas for a sixth straight month; analysts warn exports could be problematic amid broadening Iran war
OPEC+ may decide Sunday to lift oil output quotas for a sixth straight month; analysts warn exports could be problematic amid broadening Iran war
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Tensions Escalate in the Middle East: Oil Tanker Attacked Near Oman; Iran Threatens to Close Key Shipping Lanes, Including the Strait of Hormuz
According to reports, an oil tanker was struck by an “unidentified projectile” 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman, causing damage to the engine room; another oil tanker reported an explosion in the v
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Iranian Kurdish Parties in Iraq Face Intense Iranian Attacks, Deny US Military Aid
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq are facing a delicate balance as their bases have been heavily attacked by Iranian drones and missiles since the US-Israel strikes on Iran began on Feb
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The analysis points out that Iran’s overlapping centers of power complicate efforts to end the war with the United States, and that the Revolutionary Guards possess significant operational autonomy.
CNBC analysis notes that Iran’s overlapping power structures—including the Supreme Leader, the Revolutionary Guards, and the civilian government—complicate efforts to end the war with the United State
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Israeli West Bank Settler Tells BBC Attacks on Palestinians Are Justified as Revenge, Equating One Jewish Life to "10 Million" Palestinians
An Israeli settler in the West Bank, Yehuda Shimon, told the BBC that recent attacks on Palestinian villages were justified as revenge for the killing of an Israeli security guard. Shimon, a lawyer re
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Yemen's Houthis Deny Plan to Charge Ships for Red Sea Transit, State Passage Remains Free
Yemen's Houthi rebels have denied reports of plans to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea, stating that passage through the waterway remains free. The Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coord
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Trump: Iran's Missile Capability Weakened, Production 'Almost Completely Disappeared'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran's missile capability has weakened significantly, with the country possessing "far fewer" missiles than four to five months ago. Trump added that Ira
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Iran Names South Korea-Built UAE Nuclear Plant as Potential Target
Iran has included the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, which is South Korea’s first overseas nuclear project, in a list of potential targets.
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BCA Research has turned bullish on gold, believing the recent sell-off is nearing its end
BCA Research, a macroeconomic research firm, says now is the time to buy gold, noting that the recent sell-off in gold is nearing its end as resistance caused by rising real yields is subsiding. The f
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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Won’t Be Tapped to Ease Prices in War’s New Phase
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve will not be tapped to ease rising fuel prices, despite the ongoing "war's new phase" in the Hormuz crisis.
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Iran claims to have attacked U.S. military targets in Kuwait in retaliation for previous U.S. airstrikes against Iran
The Iranian military announced Friday that it had used drones to strike U.S. military facilities at the Ahmed Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, targeting hangars and satellite communication systems. Iran said
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Iran's IRGC stopped two tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Fars reports
Iran's Fars news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stopped two tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Following this, four other tankers reportedly changed
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Six Saudi Oil Tankers Divert from Red Sea, Opting for Longer Africa Route Due to Houthi Threats
Six Saudi oil tankers are diverting from the Red Sea's critical Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, embarking on an unusual, longer journey around Africa. This rerouting is a direct response to persistent threa
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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