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NBC: The Pentagon Delayed Announcing the Strike on Iran Until After the Market Closed
Svmuu News: NBC reported that the Pentagon delayed the public announcement of the U.S. attack on Iran until after financial markets had closed. According to the report, the timing of this move was int
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Apple is lobbying the government to obtain approval to purchase memory chips from Changxin Memory Technologies.
Svmuu News: Apple is lobbying the U.S. government Donald Trump to obtain approval to purchase memory chips from the Chinese chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies. Due to a combination of factors driv
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Vance: If Iran resorts to violence, it will face a military response
Svmuu News: After the U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran on the 26th, U.S. Vice President Vance stated that same day that if Iran resorted to violence, it would inevitably face a military
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U.S. Central Command: U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Missile and Drone Storage Facilities and Coastal Radar Stations
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command stated that on June 26, U.S. forces carried out strikes against Iran in response to the previous day’s attack on a merchant ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Official: Despite Donald Trump's claim that Iran violated the ceasefire agreement, U.S.-Iran negotiations are expected to continue
Svmuu News: According to NewsNation, a U.S. official stated that although Donald Trump reported that Iran had violated the ceasefire agreement, negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are expected to c
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Israel and Lebanon are expected to announce a framework agreement today
Svmuu News: According to AXIOS, Israeli and Lebanese officials say they expect the two governments to announce a framework agreement today. (Jin Shi)
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Donald Trump: Iranian drones attacked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, violating the ceasefire agreement
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran launched at least four one-way attack drones at ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This is a foolish violation of our ceasefire agreem
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Federal Reserve Kashkari: In last week’s dot plot projections, nearly half of the officials expected at least one more rate hike this year
Svmuu News Federal Reserve Official Kashkari stated, “I am concerned about inflation; this is not just related to the situation in the Middle East, but is a manifestation of broader inflationary press
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Oman: Ships Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz May Be Required to Pay a Fee
Svmuu News: According to sources familiar with the matter, Oman has informed European officials that the Strait of Hormuz cannot return to its pre-conflict state, and that vessels transiting the strai
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The next round of U.S.-Iran talks will take place on June 28 and 29
Svmuu News: According to AlArabiya, the next round of U.S.-Iran talks will take place on June 28 and 29. (Jin Shi)
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The United States and Iran have established a communication channel in the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: According to Iran's Press TV, the United States and Iran have established a communication channel in the Strait of Hormuz. (Jin Shi)
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Safe Navigation Through the Strait of Hormuz Must Be Coordinated with Iran
Svmuu News: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi posted on social media on the 26th (local time), stating that decisions made without clear arrangements, through parallel channels, or without t
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Federal Reserve: No action is expected this year; the firm maintains its forecast of an average gold price of $4,600 for the year.
Svmuu News: BMI Commodities Research, a research arm of Fitch, remains bullish on gold and has maintained its forecast of an average gold price of $4,600 per ounce for 2026. The firm also believes tha
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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to nearly 60 percent of its pre-war level
Svmuu News: S&P Global Energy reported on the 25th that a total of 78 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on the 24th, setting a record for the highest single-day transit volume since the outbreak
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Iran estimates that the Strait of Hormuz could generate $40 billion in revenue annually
Svmuu News: Iran has proposed charging tolls to its Gulf neighbors for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran estimates that the Strait of Hormuz could generate $40 billion in revenue annually. (W
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Financial markets are betting on an interest rate hike as early as September, followed by a possible second hike
Svmuu News: Driven by rising energy prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, U.S. inflation continued to climb in May, with the annual PCE inflation rate surpassing the 4% threshold for
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U.S. Secretary of State: Israel and Lebanon Are Close to Reaching a Preliminary Agreement
Svmuu News: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that Israel and Lebanon are close to reaching a preliminary agreement, but if Iran uses the funds to support its proxies, the deal will be null and voi
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Rubio Says the U.S. Will Not Reach an Agreement with Iran at Any Cost
Svmuu News: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said on the 25th in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, that the United States hopes to reach an agreement with Iran, but will not do so at any cost. Rubio made t
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Polymarket has added a new question: “What provisions will the U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement, to be reached by December 31, 2026, include?”
According to monitoring by the Svmuu Seer Prophet Channel, Polymarket has added a new prediction event titled “What provisions will be included in a U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement by December 31, 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns: Ships using the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's approval will be targeted
Svmuu News: On Wednesday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a stern warning to the international shipping community, stating that any new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz est
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Rubio reiterated that Iran cannot charge fees for transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: According to Al Jazeera, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated, “The entire world will oppose any mechanism that imposes fees on international waterways.” “It’s that simple. The president h
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As expectations of a supply glut emerge, the near-month spread for Brent crude has shifted to a futures premium for the first time since February
Svmuu News: With the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran agreement, oil supplies in the Middle East have increased, causing the Brent crude near-month spread to shift to a future
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Iranian Parliament Speaker: The Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding Between Iran and the U.S. Signals “America’s Defeat”
Svmuu News: Kalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, stated on the 24th that the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States signifies the U.S.’s
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Donald Trump: Iran has informed the United States that it does not charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump: Iran has informed the United States that it is not charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. (Jin Shi)
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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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BBC Analysis: Iran May Prefer Limited War with US Over Peace to Gain Strategic Leverage
BBC analysis suggests that Iran may believe a limited conflict with the United States serves its strategic interests better than peace. Following Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, w
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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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Billionaire investor Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global fund disclosed in its latest 13F filing that its top five growth stocks are all focused on AI infrastructure, including TSMC, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, and Google.
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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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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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Ethereum Recent Rebound: Price Breaks Above $1,970, but Multiple Risks Remain
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