Geopolitics
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U.S. and Iranian Officials to Hold Indirect Talks in Doha
Svmuu News: According to foreign media reports on July 1, citing sources, U.S. and Iranian officials are set to hold indirect talks that day in Doha, the capital of Qatar. (Xinhua News Agency)
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U.S. Media: A Rift Has Emerged Between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia Over Saudi Arabia's Reluctance to Cooperate with U.S. Forces at a Critical Moment
Svmuu News: According to The Wall Street Journal,this past spring, as part of an ambitious operation aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz, more than 100 U.S. military aircraft were scheduled to take
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Internal power struggles in Iran are threatening U.S.-Iran peace talks
Svmuu News: According to The Wall Street Journal, officials familiar with the negotiations say that internal power struggles in Iran are threatening U.S.-Iran peace talks: civilian leaders are seeking
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Three Different Shipping Lanes Have Emerged in the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: Currently, three distinct shipping lanes have emerged in the Strait of Hormuz. The first lane is located in the northern part of the Strait of Hormuz and is controlled by Iran. The second
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Spot gold rose by more than $20 in the short term, breaking through the $4,040 per ounce mark.
Svmuu News: According to Gate data, spot gold rose by more than $20 in short order, breaking through $4,040 per ounce, up 0.7% on the day. The U.S. and Iran agreed to hold peace talks, and falling fue
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Oman Proposes Toll Plan for the Strait of Hormuz; Whether It Is Mandatory Remains Controversial
Svmuu News: An Iranian official and four diplomats familiar with the matter revealed that, despite public opposition from the United States, Iran and Oman—a U.S. ally—are still moving forward with a p
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Iran: Launch of Final Agreement Negotiations Depends on Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding
Svmuu News: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei stated on June 30 that the timing and format of negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will be determined in the
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Iran is set to receive $3 billion in frozen assets this week
Svmuu News: According to Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV, citing sources, delegations from Iran and the United States will hold indirect talks in Qatar tomorrow with the participation of mediators. These
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Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds have not yet been transferred to Iran
Svmuu News: A spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds have not yet been transferred to Iran; these funds are subject to the 2023 agre
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The Iranian Embassy in Doha has refuted U.S. allegations, stating that preparations for talks with the U.S. in Qatar have not yet begun.
Svmuu News: According to Iranian media, the Iranian Embassy in Doha has refuted the U.S. president’s baseless allegations and announced that preparations for talks between Tehran and Washington in Qat
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Donald Trump "Officially Announces" U.S.-Iran Talks to Be Held Tomorrow; Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Says "No Arrangements Have Been Made"
Svmuu News: The technical negotiation teams from the U.S. and Iran responsible for implementing the interim peace agreement are set to hold talks in Doha, Qatar, in the coming days. Last weekend, both
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Technical teams from the U.S. and Iran will hold talks in Doha “in the coming days”
Svmuu News: A diplomatic source familiar with the negotiations said that the technical team responsible for implementing the agreement between the United States and Iran plans to hold a meeting in Doh
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Donald Trump Son-in-law Kushner and U.S. Presidential Envoy Witkov will attend the Iran conference
Svmuu News: White House Press Secretary Levitt stated that U.S. Presidential Envoy Witkov and Donald Trump son-in-law Kushner will attend the Iran conference; Iran would be well advised to reach a fav
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The Iranian military is only allowing ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via the channel south of Larak Island
Svmuu News: The Iranian military announced that all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz are permitted to use only the channel south of Larak Island. Previously, on the 28th, Iranian authoriti
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Donald Trump: Iran has requested a meeting, which will be held tomorrow in Doha
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has requested a meeting. The meeting will take place tomorrow in Doha. (Jin Shi)
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Donald Trump: Iran will never possess nuclear weapons
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump said, “My approval ratings in the polls have reached an all-time high, even surpassing the levels seen on Election Day, November 5. And while all this is happen
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Ministry of Commerce: Announcement on the Inclusion of 20 Japanese Entities on the Export Control List
Svmuu News: In accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the “Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China” and the “Regulations of the People’s Republic of China
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Svmuu Morning Brief
1. CICC: Absolute leverage in the South Korean stock market has reached a historic high, but the relative ratio to market capitalization is not extreme; 2. The South Korean KOSPI index extended its de
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The United States and Iran have agreed to halt mutual attacks, and the two sides will meet in Doha this week
Svmuu News: A senior U.S. official said that the United States and Iran have agreed to cease mutual attacks, and the two sides plan to meet on Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to resolve the dis
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U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations: Iran Must Choose Between Acting Responsibly and Facing Destruction
Svmuu News: The U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations stated that our actions will continue as necessary to destroy Iran’s infrastructure used to control the Strait of Hormuz. If Iran be
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Iranian Foreign Minister: Within 30 days, Iran will assume full supervision and control of the Strait; any interference will delay its reopening
Svmuu News: According to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated during his visit to Iraq that the Strait of Hormuz will be under Iran’s full control within the next 30 days. He said, “I
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U.S. Officials Say U.S. Military Facilities in the Middle East Have Not Been Significantly Affected
Svmuu News: Reuters reported on the 27th, citing a U.S. official, that Iran launched missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait. So far, there have been no report
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Reports indicate that four projectiles struck an area near the port of Lengeh in Iran
Svmuu News: According to reports from Iranian sources on the 28th, four projectiles struck an area near the southern Iranian city of Lengeh in the early hours of that morning. U.S. Central Command iss
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Svmuu Morning Brief
1. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it may take tougher measures against ships in the Strait of Hormuz; 2. Fidelity: The number of publicly traded companies holding more than 1,000 Bitcoi
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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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Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Arabia Proposes Formation of a Red Sea Maritime Defense Alliance
On Thursday (July 30), international oil prices fell by more than 1% as investors assessed Saudi Arabia’s proposal to form a maritime defense alliance. The alliance aims to strengthen defense cooperat
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Silver prices remain below $60 per ounce despite Fed holding rates steady
Silver September futures opened at $57.97 per ounce on Thursday, July 30, 2026, down 0.2% from Wednesday's close, and later rose to $58.24. The precious metal continues to struggle to reclaim the $60
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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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Will the BEAM token go to zero? Could it rise to $1,000? An in-depth analysis of the Beam network and its market prospects
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Ethereum Recent Rebound: Price Breaks Above $1,970, but Multiple Risks Remain
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Iran-linked exchange Shelbit allegedly sent $676 million to Binance in sanctions-evasion operation, Reuters reports
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