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The U.S. has struck Iran for the seventh consecutive night; Iran says it may shift to a phase of full-scale offensive and destruction
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command stated that at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, it launched strikes against Iran for the seventh consecutive night, with the aim of further weakening Iran’s military
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U.S. Military Strike in Iran's Hormozgan Province Leaves 3 Dead and 8 Injured
Svmuu News: According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 18th, U.S. military strikes on parts of Hormozgan Province have left three people dead and eight injured. The report, citin
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Iran claims to have struck U.S. camps and bases in Kuwait and Jordan
Svmuu News: Iran's state television, citing Iranian military sources, reported that Iran has struck U.S. camps and bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
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Military Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader: U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding Is Now a Dead Letter
Svmuu News: On the 17th local time, Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, stated that the United States had violated the terms of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, which i
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U.S. Military Strikes Oil Tanker Off Iran's Khalk Island
Svmuu News, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): The deputy governor of Bushehr Province in Iran stated that the oil tanker “Belma” was struck again by two U.S. missiles; the empty ta
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Iran: We currently maintain firm control over the Strait
Svmuu News: Iranian authorities stated that data shows shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to use the Iranian shipping lane, and the number of vessels confirmed to have passed through the strai
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The cost of hedging against the U.S. dollar has fallen to its lowest level this year, as the market bets that risks to the reserve currency are limited in the short term
Svmuu News: As the market assesses a lower likelihood of a major shock to the U.S. dollar in the short term, the cost for investors to hedge against dollar volatility has fallen to its lowest level th
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reiterated: As long as the U.S. continues its actions, not a single drop of oil will be exported from the Middle East.
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued another statement: In response to the U.S. military’s aggressive actions, we struck the U.S. special operations command center at the Al-Ta
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard: We launched an attack on the U.S. military command center in Al-Tanf, Syria
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have launched an attack on a U.S. military command center in Al-Tanf, Syria. (Jin Shi)
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The Iranian military used drones to attack a U.S. military logistics center in Kuwait
Svmuu News: The Iranian military claims it used drones to attack U.S. military deployments and logistics support centers in Kuwait. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. Forces Strike Some Iranian Airports, Bridges, and Rail Hubs
Svmuu News: According to a comprehensive report by CCTV, the Port of Abbas in southern Iran was struck by U.S. military forces. It is reported that the attack was significant in scale and has already
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Iran Reiterates That It Has No Hostile Relations with Its Gulf Neighbors
Svmuu News: The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling on neighboring countries on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf to immediately take measures to prevent their land, waters, and a
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Reports Suggest U.S. Spending on the War in Iraq May Reach $100 Billion
Svmuu News: According to an internal assessment by the U.S. Department of Defense, actual U.S. spending on military operations against Iran may have reached as high as $100 billion, far exceeding the
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have launched multiple rounds of attacks on U.S. military positions
Svmuu News: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that its Aerospace Force launched attacks on U.S. military positions during the eighth, ninth, and tenth waves of Operation “Nasr 2.” (Jin Shi)
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Iran: The Strait of Hormuz Will Not Reopen Due to U.S. Pressure
Svmuu News: On July 16, local time, the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon issued a statement saying that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened due to U.S. pressure, but will only resume navigation in acc
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Iran Says It Will Respond in Kind to Attacks on Its Infrastructure
Svmuu News: Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces’ Hatam al-Ambiya Central Command, stated today (July 16) that if Iranian infrastructure continues to be targeted by U.S. military at
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Donald Trump There is a tendency to expand military operations against Iran; options include seizing Khalk Island
Svmuu News: U.S. officials say President Donald Trump is leaning toward expanding U.S. military operations against Iran. Potential options include intensifying airstrikes, deploying ground troops to s
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Reports Reveal U.S. War Costs in Iraq Reached as High as $100 Billion
Svmuu News: Sources in the United States indicate that actual U.S. spending on military operations against Iran may have reached as high as $100 billion, far exceeding the $31 billion figure released
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U.S. Military: The strike against Iran took 90 minutes to complete
Svmuu News: On July 15, U.S. Central Command stated: “We completed our strike against Iran at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on July 15 (7:30 p.m. Beijing Time).” During the 90-minute strike, CENTCOM fired pr
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Iranian Government Spokesperson: Iran will never allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz; cooperating with the U.S. is tantamount to declaring war on Iran
Svmuu News: Iranian government spokesperson: Iran will never allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz; we warn countries in the Persian Gulf region that cooperati
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U.S. Forces Launch a New Round of Strikes Against Iran
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command: At 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time today (6:00 p.m. Beijing Time), U.S. Central Command forces began a series of strikes against Iran. These strikes are intended to further we
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U.S. June CPI Comes in Below Expectations; U.S. Treasury Yields Rebound During Asian Trading Hours
Svmuu News: U.S. Treasury yields rose during Asian trading hours on Wednesday but remained below Tuesday’s intraday highs. This followed the release of June’s U.S. CPI, which came in below market expe
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Donald Trump Discussion on Plans to Expand the Scope of Strikes Against Iran
Svmuu News: Three sources familiar with the matter revealed that on Tuesday local time, U.S. President Donald Trump convened a meeting in the White House Situation Room to discuss a large-scale offens
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U.S. Central Command: Completed a New Round of Strikes Against Iran
Svmuu News: U.S. Central Command announced that it has completed a new round of strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s coastline. (Jin Shi)
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France to summon Iran envoy and take 'appropriate measures' after Tehran closed French language centre, accusing it of 'illegal acts'
The French Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador in Paris at the request of Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, following Iran's closure of a French-language centre linked to its
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Qatar PM on Sunday described US-Israel war on Iran fallout as an 'earthquake' with global shockwaves, also announcing a $38bn domestic infrastructure investment shift
Speaking at a UN General Assembly-adjacent event in New York, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani warned against "cycles of escalation" and called for a framework where sovereignty is
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UN General Assembly convenes in New York, with Germany's Merz absent and China's Xi heading directly to the White House
World leaders are gathering in New York for the General Assembly. Notably, Germany's Merz is not attending, while China's Xi Jinping is bypassing the assembly to go straight to the White House for dir
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Iran warns of potential new attacks by the US, threatening continued retaliation.
Iran stated it has obtained intelligence indicating the U.S. and its allies are preparing a major new attack, Reuters reported. Tehran's military command warned that any strike would trigger sustained
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever
Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al-Khater stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for the airline in its more than 30 years of operation, and the company has taken measures
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank; Israeli settler dies in separate shooting
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank; Israeli settler dies in separate shooting
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Gaza children return to school in tents after nearly three years of disruption, with 98% of buildings damaged
The new school year began on September 19, seeing approximately 541,000 students return to education in Gaza. This follows nearly three years of disruption caused by the war that started in October 20
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
On September 19, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive sites" in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. U.S. embassies in
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Foreign envoys in Taiwan warn China's maritime pressure challenges 'rules of game at sea'
Senior foreign diplomats from the European Union, U.K., and U.S. attending a resilience forum in Taipei on Sept. 19 warned that China's escalating maritime pressure against Taiwan is an attempt to red
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The Strait of Hormuz cargo trade has vanished, forcing businesses to find alternative routes
The Strait of Hormuz, once a transit hub for goods ranging from helium to corn, has seen its cargo trade disappear, prompting businesses to seek alternative shipping routes.
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Israeli Settlement Economy Prepares for European Sanctions
The Financial Times reported that punitive measures imposed by the UK, France, and other European countries on businesses operating in the occupied Palestinian territories could have a profound impact
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Russia's new air campaign aims to cripple Ukraine's economy, hitting key infrastructure and costing Kyiv over $1.5 billion in tax revenue
Russia's new air campaign aims to cripple Ukraine's economy, hitting key infrastructure and costing Kyiv over $1.5 billion in tax revenue
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
The British pop star made his first public comments on the controversy surrounding his North America Loop Tour, which resumed Saturday night in Philadelphia. His remarks follow criticism after opening
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Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey supports Saudi Arabia's security and is prepared to provide military assistance amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Saudi Arabia may have unmet military needs amid Houthi attacks in Yemen, and Turkey would consider how to support Saudi Arabia as part of a tri
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at dawn on Saturday, but it was successfully intercepted and destroy
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Gaza's IT industry operates at less than 25% of pre-war levels, with 30,000 professionals losing jobs and equipment prices surging over 600%
Al Jazeera reported that Gaza's IT industry has been devastated by the ongoing conflict, with over 70% of companies partially or completely halting operations. Direct losses to the education sector ar
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Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
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Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
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Russia Reports "Powerful" Cyberattack on Second Day of Parliamentary Elections
Russian authorities reported attacks on the country's voting systems and communication lines on the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia's Central Election
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US Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High, Citing Effective US Navy Escorts and Mine Clearance
Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached a six-month high in the past two weeks, a U.S. regional commander said, indicating that U.S. Navy protection and mine clear
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 Palestinians, including the son of the Director-General of the Gaza Ministry of Health.
At least three Palestinians, including a child and Basir al-Bursh, the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera re
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Al Jazeera: Israeli media reports military facing "severe shortages," analysts suggest it may be a tactic to accelerate weapons transfers.
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper recently reported that the Israeli military is facing "severe shortages" in manpower and equipment, including the loss of 12 Boeing Apache attack helicopters t
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Russian airstrikes hit multiple cities in Ukraine, killing at least eight people.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that air defense systems intercepted 141 targets during a massive overnight drone and two Zircon anti-ship missile attack by Russia. In the Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh S
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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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Musk reposted a tweet stating that OpenAI's AI agents are conducting "self-adventurous experiments" in a "safety sandbox," even pressuring each other for "permanent death" in exchange for collective benefit.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with investors for a new private funding round, potentially valuing the company at over $1.2 trillion.
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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