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Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Ready to Inflict a Crushing Defeat on the Enemy
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement today (June 19) stating that Supreme Leader Mujtaba’s remarks regarding the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding “has further cons
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Officials Respond Firmly to Vance: Don’t Threaten Us—Traitors Will Pay the Price
Svmuu News: According to Middle Eastern media outlets such as the Iranian Students News Agency, Israeli Interior Minister Gvir, in response to Vance’s remarks, stated: “Anyone who supports us will ben
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: Any violation of Iran’s rights will provoke a stronger military response
Svmuu News: Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Any violation of Iran's rights will provoke a stronger military response. (Jin Shi)
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Stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened higher but closed lower; South Korean stocks ended the day down slightly.
Svmuu News: Affected by tensions between the U.S. and Iran, stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened higher but closed lower on Friday. The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 196.57 points, or 0.28%, on
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1. Swiss Foreign Ministry: The U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled for Friday will not take place as planned; 2. The U.S. Dollar Index broke above 101, reaching its highest level since May 2025; 3. T
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Swiss Foreign Ministry: The U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled for Friday will not take place as planned
Svmuu News: Swiss Foreign Ministry: The U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled for Friday will not take place as planned. (Jin Shi)
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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Again, Sparking Fierce Clashes with Hezbollah
Svmuu News: According to reports from several Middle Eastern media outlets, including Iran’s Mehr News Agency, the Islamic Republic News Agency, and Fars News Agency, Israeli artillery units have once
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The United States and Iran announced an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts
Svmuu News: The United States and Iran have announced an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The United States will fully lift its naval blockade of Ir
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The White House submitted a “memorandum of understanding” to Congress aimed at suspending Iran’s hostile actions.
Svmuu News: According to Politico, the White House has submitted a “memorandum of understanding” to Congress aimed at suspending hostile actions against Iran. (Jin Shi)
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Pakistani Media: Pakistani Prime Minister Cancels Trip to Switzerland
Svmuu News: According to Pakistani media reports citing sources on the 18th, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz, who is acting as a mediator for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, has canceled h
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Russian Foreign Minister: We Will Launch Large-Scale Strikes Against Targets of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Svmuu News: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia will carry out large-scale strikes against targets of the Ukrainian Armed Forces; the mission ordered by Putin is currently being carried out. Words
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G7: Calls for Joint Action Against North Korea’s Cryptocurrency Theft and Cybercrime
Svmuu News: At the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, G7 leaders adopted a statement reiterating their call for a joint effort to combat North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft and cybercrime. Unit
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Iran will facilitate the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge for 60 days
Svmuu News: Market Report: Iran will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge for 60 days.
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Iranian Media: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Will Continue to Control the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: According to a report by Iran’s National Broadcasting Corporation on the 18th, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz. Eleven vessels are
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Iranian President Releases Text of Memorandum of Understanding Signed with the United States
Svmuu News: Iranian President Pezeshizyan posted the text of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States on social media. (Jin Shi)
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Donald Trump Angry Response to Critics of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding: "Either Evil or Stupid"
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump used profanity on social media to angrily respond to critics of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Donald Trump The post on rea
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Swiss Foreign Ministry: U.S.-Iran Talks to Be Held on the 19th at Bergen Mountain
Svmuu News: The Swiss Foreign Ministry stated that the United States and Iran plan to hold talks with mediators Pakistan, Qatar, and other relevant countries on the 19th at Bergen, Switzerland, to con
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Iran: We Are a True Superpower
Svmuu News: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei: “Iran is a superpower—this is not just a slogan. In this war, we have defeated two nuclear powers—and there are other countries supporting th
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The U.S. Must End the Naval Blockade Within 30 Days
Svmuu News: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei stated that if Israel continues to occupy Lebanon, it will be considered a violation of the memorandum of understanding, and Iran will take th
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Donald Trump: “I don’t want to be another Hoover; reaching an agreement is the way to avoid an economic collapse.”
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks on Wednesday following the conclusion of the G7 summit in France, defending the agreement reached between the United States and Iran and stati
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Donald Trump: The agreement with Iran will be signed tomorrow or the day after tomorrow
Svmuu News Donald Trump reports that the agreement reached with Iran will be signed tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. It may be signed on Friday. If an agreement with Iran is not reached within 60 d
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The U.S. and Iran are discussing moving up the signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding to Wednesday
Svmuu News: According to AXIOS, sources say the U.S. and Iran are discussing moving up the signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding (MOU), originally scheduled for Friday, to Wednesday. Th
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Donald Trump: Memorandum of Understanding Is “Very Strong”; Iranian Leaders “Hope to Sign It”
Svmuu News Donald Trump When asked how confident he was that the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding would be formally signed on Friday as previously stated, he gave a lengthy response but indicated
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Iranian Foreign Minister: The issue of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz should be properly addressed, and the relevant memorandum of understanding should be effectively implemented
Svmuu News: Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on the 17th at th
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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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Israeli Forces Strike Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces struck towns near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, stating they used 700 tonnes of explosives to destroy parts of a Hezbollah tunnel network. This action follows Israel's agreement
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Oil Prices Poised for Largest Monthly Gain Since March Amid US-Iran War Escalation
Oil prices are on track for their largest monthly gain since March, following a volatile week. This surge is attributed to the escalation of the US-Iran war.
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Former US Congresswoman Jane Harman Says US-Iran War Makes Every Middle East Country a Target
Former U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman stated that the ongoing U.S. war in Iran has rendered every country in the Middle East a potential target. She emphasized that this includes nations not yet direc
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Iran's Army Claims Attack on U.S. Assets in Bahrain's Sheikh Issa Base, State Media Reports
Iran's army claims it launched an attack on U.S. assets located in Bahrain's Sheikh Issa Base, according to reports from Iranian state media.
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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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Iran-linked exchange Shelbit allegedly sent $676 million to Binance in sanctions-evasion operation, Reuters reports
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Analysis: The State Street Healthcare ETF (XLV) has an expense ratio of 0.08% and a diversified portfolio, while the Invesco Biotechnology ETF (PBE) has an expense ratio of 0.58% and focuses on small-cap stocks; PBE is up 10.2% year-to-date, outperforming XLV.
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Analysis Compares Healthcare ETFs: Invesco Nasdaq Biotech ETF (IBBQ) Saw 45.5% One-Year Return, Outperforming State Street Healthcare Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV)
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Analysis: Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) up 21% YTD 2026, Outperforming Large-Cap Growth ETF (VONG) at 0.3% YTD
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What Is POLA? Background and Investment Risk Analysis of the Pola On Base Project
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Claiming Social Security benefits at age 62 instead of 67 can reduce monthly payments by 30%, potentially costing average retirees $150,000 over 20 years.
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What Is DuckChain (DUCK)? An Analysis of Its Future Prospects
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Analysis: Roundhill N-100 0DTE Covered Call ETF (QDTE) Payouts May Include Return of Capital, Trailing Nasdaq-100 Performance
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The Future of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC): Bitcoin’s Role as a Bridge and the Challenges It Faces in the Ethereum DeFi Ecosystem
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Analysis: Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Down 43% From High, Q2 Revenue Up 32% YoY Driven by Prediction Markets and Equities Trading
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