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Analyst: High Oil Prices May Help De-escalate U.S.-Iran Tensions
Svmuu News: Felix Vezina-Poirier, an analyst at BCA Research, stated in a report that soaring oil prices could prompt the United States and Iran to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East. “Both s
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Launches Operation Nasr 2
Svmuu News: On July 14, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that, in response to the enemy’s latest acts of aggression, it had launched strikes under the code name “Nasr 2” targe
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have attacked and destroyed two foreign oil tankers that were in violation of regulations
Svmuu News: On the 14th, local time, the Public Relations Department of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that two foreign oil tankers, disregarding repeated navigation warnings from Ira
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International oil prices posted their largest single-day gain in six years
Svmuu News: Due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran and the U.S. announcement that it would resume a naval blockade against Iran, international crude oil futures prices rose significantly
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Donald Trump Blockade of Iranian Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz Resumes; Plan to Charge 20% Fee on Transiting Cargo
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian vessels will be prohibited from enter
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Explosions were reported in several parts of Iran; four people were injured in a U.S. military strike in Khuzestan Province
Svmuu News: Multiple explosions were reported on Qeshm Island, in Bandar Abbas, and other locations in Iran. Parts of Khuzestan Province were struck by U.S. military attacks early that morning, leavin
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Donald Trump Says a deal with Iran Is Still Possible; U.S. Military Will Continue to Strike Iran
Svmuu News: On July 13, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he still believes it is possible for the United States and Iran to reach an agreement, that Iran
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Donald Trump Threatens to Strike Iran's "Haoshan" Underground Nuclear Facility
Svmuu News Donald Trump stated in an interview that the United States will strike Iran’s “Mount Ho” underground nuclear facility and warned that it will continue to launch fierce airstrikes against Ir
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The U.S. will block access to Iranian ports starting at 4 a.m. on the 15th
Svmuu News: On the 13th local time, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), led by the U.S. Navy, announced that the U.S. military will begin enforcing a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and
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The U.S. military announced it had carried out strikes against Iran for the third consecutive night
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command: At 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time today, U.S. Central Command launched strikes against Iran for the third consecutive night. These strikes will continue to inflict heavy loss
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Analyst: Bitcoin—Panic Selling May Be Nearing an End
Svmuu News Bitcoin Despite an overall weak market and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the price has remained above $62,000, suggesting that “weak-handed” sellers may have been exhausted
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Donald Trump: Reinstate the sanctions against Iran immediately
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran. We will resume Operation “Blockade Iran”—so named because it only prevents Iranian ves
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Iran: We Will Not Allow the U.S. to Interfere in the Management of the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: Iran’s Supreme Joint Military Command stated that Iran will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Any attempt by the United States to pass thr
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Bankless Founder: The Strait of Hormuz’s Importance May Be Diminishing; the Market Is Seeking Alternative Routes
Svmuu News: David Hoffman, founder of Bankless, stated that despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, oil prices have remained low, which may indicate that the market is gradually adapting and reducing i
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Donald Trump: Iran always tears up agreements, so we need to hit them hard
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking about Iran, said: “They are a bunch of bad guys. We should have taken action against Iran 47 years ago. Most of Iran’s equipment is gone, including th
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Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: The Strait of Hormuz Is Irreplaceable; We Will Not Back Down
Svmuu News: An advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader stated: “Not a single Iranian believes we should give up the Strait of Hormuz. We defend the Strait of Hormuz so that in the future we will not be force
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Donald Trump: We only want to recoup the costs of the operation and be compensated for the sacrifices made during the adventure in the Strait.
Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump stated, “I just want to recoup the costs of our operations and be compensated for the risks we’ve taken in the Strait. We will become the ‘guardian angels’ of t
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Iranian Persian Gulf Straits Authority: The Strait of Hormuz Is Now Impassable
Svmuu News: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Authority stated on social media that the Strait of Hormuz is currently impassable due to recent “hostile actions” by the U.S. military. The Authority said that onc
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Donald Trump: We will defend the Strait, and we will be rewarded for it
According to a report by Svmuu (Donald Trump), “We will become the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, protect the strait, and be compensated for doing so.” (Jin Shi)
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Donald Trump: Taking Control of the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News Donald Trump reports that Iran is in the process of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, and currently has nothing—it has gained nothing. (Jin Shi)
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Iran: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Svmuu News: According to Iranian television reports, Iranian officials stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to U.S. military violations of the Memorandum of Understanding. The closure o
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: As long as the U.S. fails to fulfill its commitments, Iran will not fulfill its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S.
Svmuu News: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: As long as the U.S. fails to fulfill its commitments, Iran will not fulfill its commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S
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Foreign investors' sell-off caused the Korean stock market to fall below the 7,000-point mark; frequent sharp swings have triggered the "circuit breaker" mechanism 35 times so far this year.
Svmuu News: According to South Korean media reports, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) briefly fell below the 7,000-point mark during trading, triggering the seventh circuit breaker of the
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South Korean Stock Exchange Triggers Circuit Breaker for the Seventh Time This Year
Svmuu News: On Monday, the South Korean stock market fell, prompting the Korea Exchange to trigger a circuit breaker for the benchmark KOSPI index, suspending trading of KOSPI-listed stocks for 20 min
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Colombia extradites armed group leader to US, signaling shift towards Washington
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on Friday the extradition of Geovany Andres Rojas, accused of leading a drug trafficking organization formed by former FARC rebel group members.
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Trump anticipates a deal with Cuba and downplays the necessity of military action.
Donald Trump stated that he believes the U.S. does not need to take military action, emphasizing that the U.S. wants to "open Cuba." These remarks come as Cuba faces severe economic pressure from fuel
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Ethiopia's Tigray region sees intensified fighting as seven armed groups form alliance against government, raising fears of 2022 peace deal collapse
The escalation follows the formation this month of a new alliance by seven armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the Amhara Fano National Movement, and the Oromo Liberat
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Chinese manufacturers eye U.S. AI data center boom, but geopolitical roadblocks remain
Chinese data center manufacturers, including PrefabDC, are seeing significant potential in the U.S. AI infrastructure market, citing strong demand and China's integrated supply chain. However, geopoli
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Ireland team's press conference and training delayed as boycott pressure mounts ahead of Nations League game against Israel
The delays occurred on Saturday in Debrecen, Hungary, where Israel's "home" game is scheduled for Sunday. Irish broadcaster RTE reported that some players have decided they do not want to play the mat
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated he no longer trusts negotiations with Washington and presented a new proposal to end the war.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated in an interview aired on Saturday that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States due to the recurring attacks and sanctions that have followed previ
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Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and is expected to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections.
According to the Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous U.S. officials, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire to restore normal maritime traffic in the Stra
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Korea National Diplomatic Academy President Kim Heung-kyu: China's global ambitions and tech rivalry with US raise stakes for Korea
Kim Heung-kyu, president of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, made this assessment in a keynote speech at a seminar hosted by the China Capital Market Society, stating that China’s rise is reshap
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US and China agree on tariff relief for $30bn of nonsensitive goods each
The White House announced late Friday that the U.S. and China have agreed on recommendations for "more favorable tariff treatment" covering $30 billion of nonsensitive products traded in each directio
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew attributed the decline in American public support for Israel to "insufficient biblical literacy."
Huckabee told NewsNation in an interview on Thursday that the deterioration of American public opinion toward Israel stems from a lack of "biblical literacy." He cited three reasons for the decline in
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Pakistan PM Sharif warns Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would be 'red line'; Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye military chiefs meet to boost defense ties
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that any threat to the sanctity of the Muslim holy cities of M
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Al Jazeera: Israel's "Blue Line Team" accelerates West Bank settlement expansion, confiscating approximately 14 square kilometers of Palestinian land in recent weeks.
According to Al Jazeera, Israel's Civil Administration's "Blue Line Team" is redrawing land boundaries in the West Bank, reclassifying Palestinian land as "state land" to accelerate illegal settlement
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The United Nations has added 61 companies to its list of businesses involved in activities related to illegal Israeli settlements, bringing the total to 214.
The UN Human Rights Office on Friday released a report adding 61 companies to its database, which are deemed to be involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and East
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China and the U.S. have agreed to extend the trade truce until January 10, 2027, following the conclusion of the state visit by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-day state visit, which was characterized more by ceremony than substantive outcomes. One concrete result was the announce
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Putin: Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure; now it must face the consequences, TASS reports
Putin: Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure; now it must face the consequences, TASS reports
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Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program
Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program
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Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November in China, and then at the G20 in Miami in December.
Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November in China, and then at the G20 in Miami in December. Trump added that much has been, and will be, accomplished.
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Lebanese Prime Minister demands Israeli withdrawal at UN General Assembly, as Israeli forces continue shelling southern Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the UN General Assembly, demanding Israel end its occupation of southern Lebanon and fully implement the ceasefire agreement, calling for a complete withd
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The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called on the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces.
The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called on the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces.
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Japanese imports of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since US-Iran war, alarming local suppliers
Japanese imports of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since US-Iran war, alarming local suppliers
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Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe, according to IFX
Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe, according to IFX
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Students across Germany strike in protest against potential reintroduction of compulsory military service
The protests are organised by "School Strike Against Compulsory Military Service", whose organiser Bela Breitner stated that the federal government is "serious about gradually reintroducing compulsory
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International oil prices fell as the U.S. and Iran negotiated the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with WTI crude down 1.4% to $93.32.
International oil prices fell as the market weighed negotiations between the US and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude fell 1.4% to $93.32 per barrel, and Brent crude fell 1.2% to $105.
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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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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