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Iran's IRGC says it attacked U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles; U.S. has not confirmed
Iran's IRGC says it attacked U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles; U.S. has not confirmed
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned all vessels near the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to be vigilant against "suspicious actions."
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned all vessels near the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to be vigilant against "suspicious actions."
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Iran's IRGC Navy says it targeted three vessels on unauthorized routes through Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC Navy says it targeted three vessels on unauthorized routes through Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's top joint military command says strikes could expand if U.S. continues 'harassment' of Iranian ships - state media
Iran's top joint military command says strikes could expand if U.S. continues 'harassment' of Iranian ships - state media
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Israeli destruction campaign expands to West Bank's 'food basket,' razing Palestinian farmland and olive groves
The Israeli campaign of destruction has spread to the Arraba Plain in the occupied West Bank, a key agricultural area. On Thursday, bulldozers were seen razing olive groves and demolishing structures,
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Analysis: Multipolarity offers middle powers more diplomatic and economic choices but fewer security guarantees
Al Jazeera analysis by Luciano Zaccara, professor of Gulf Politics, suggests that the emerging international order, characterized by organisations like BRICS and SCO, allows middle powers to diversify
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U.S. CENTCOM: U.S. Strikes Follow Iran's Ballistic Missile Launch Toward Two U.S. Navy Warships
U.S. CENTCOM: U.S. Strikes Follow Iran's Ballistic Missile Launch Toward Two U.S. Navy Warships
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Iran's national currency hits new all-time low of over 2.25 million rials per US dollar as Tehran market opens Saturday
The Iranian rial's depreciation comes amid escalating US economic pressure, including an “Economic D-Day” sanctions regime announced last month, and ongoing military confrontation with the US. Preside
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Donald Trump calls the blockade on Iran "unbelievable" as Brent crude surpasses $90 and US strategic petroleum reserves fall to their lowest since 1982.
Donald Trump stated in an August 30 interview with Fox News that his administration's blockade on Iran was "incredible" and placed "very severe" economic pressure on Iran. Meanwhile, escalating U.S.-I
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Yemeni government forces launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels, marking a significant escalation in the conflict; a Houthi missile attack on Saturday killed at least 4 civilians.
Yemen's internationally recognized government forces launched at least 15 airstrikes on Friday against Houthi positions, gatherings, and vehicles in the Taiz and Hodeidah provinces. These strikes were
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Iranian Media: An Iranian oil tanker was hit by a US missile near Kharg Island, explosions reported
According to local sources cited by Iran's Fars News Agency and Noor News, the attack occurred on the morning of the 5th, with multiple explosions heard at the scene, though no smoke or fire was obser
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Strong demand from Asian refiners is driving up Middle Eastern crude oil prices, with DME Oman crude approaching $100.
Asian refiners' robust demand for Middle Eastern crude is driving a rapid surge in benchmark prices, Bloomberg reported on September 5. The UAE's benchmark Murban futures are currently trading at $106
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EU Commission President von der Leyen to visit Greenland on Sunday, expected to announce fresh funding amid Trump's renewed acquisition push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Greenland's capital on Sunday, where she is widely expected to announce fresh funding for the self-governing Danish territory. The vis
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Al Jazeera: Tensions reignite in Ethiopia's Tigray region as TPLF regroups and clashes with federal government
Al Jazeera reports that the 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement, signed by the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to end a two-year war, has left many key disputes
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Israeli police killed a Palestinian man in Jerusalem on Friday, and the army prevented humanitarian aid from entering the besieged village of Qusra in the West Bank.
Israeli police killed a Palestinian man in Jerusalem on Friday, and the army prevented humanitarian aid from entering the besieged village of Qusra in the West Bank. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to I
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Donald Trump downplays US-Iran conflict as "minor," but hints at "possible imminent" strike on Iran's Ghasemabad nuclear facility.
On Friday, ET, US President Donald Trump stated that the conflict between the US and Iran was merely a "military skirmish" and a "minor issue" for the US, which should not be called a "war." However,
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Donald Trump reached an oil deal with Venezuela, granting the U.S. control over most of Venezuela's oil wealth, raising concerns among U.S. oil executives.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a broad oil deal he reached with Venezuela could be "the best deal ever signed," a pact that effectively grants the U.S. control over much of Venezuela's oil we
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Trump criticizes "Radical Left Lunatics" and "Dumocrats," stating they prefer the U.S. to lose the war in Iran rather than see him win, attributing this to "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
Trump criticizes "Radical Left Lunatics" and "Dumocrats," stating they prefer the U.S. to lose the war in Iran rather than see him win, attributing this to "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
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October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections, Netanyahu faces pressure and deflects blame for failures
The three-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack is approaching, and with elections looming in late October, the Hamas-led assault is set to play a pivotal role. Israeli Prime Minister Benjam
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A UN human rights report states that Israel's "Iron Wall Operation" in the West Bank may constitute crimes of "ethnic cleansing" and "forced displacement," having displaced over 33,000 Palestinians.
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) released a report on Friday stating that Israel's "Iron Wall Operation" in the West Bank from January to February 2025 resulted in the deaths of 102 Palestinians and
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Al Jazeera: Yemen's Houthis advance towards "key strait," clashes with government forces leave at least 100 dead
Al Jazeera reports that at least 100 people have been killed since Thursday in intensified fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces. The Houthis are advancing towards a
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Smoke seen rising in central Kyiv after Russian drone attack, Reuters witnesses say
Smoke seen rising in central Kyiv after Russian drone attack, Reuters witnesses say
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South Korean Presidential Office: Considering various options for "contributing" in the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's presidential office stated on Friday that it is considering various options to "contribute" to the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure free navigation in the strategic waterway. This foll
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Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Warns: Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Unlikely to Recover This Year, No Immediate Plans to Return
Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Mitsui OSK Lines, one of the world's largest tanker operators, said on Thursday that given the renewed escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, it is difficult to foresee
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IRGC states that oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz has "completely ceased"
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official told Iran's state broadcaster IRIB that after destroying enemy navigation aids on rocks in the southern Strait of Hormuz, no violating vessels were
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Americans are growing weary of Israel dragging them into an endless war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Americans are growing weary of Israel dragging them into an endless war
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the United States to accept the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two days.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the United States to accept Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, warning that any new attacks would spell "dire consequences.
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Donald Trump stated there is no reason to further escalate the war with Iran, noting that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
Donald Trump stated there is no reason to further escalate the war with Iran, noting that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
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Trump stated that the US military's "Iron Gate" Task Force has become operational and will expand the blockade of Iran on land and in the Caspian Sea
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military's "Iron Gate" Task Force has become operational and will expand land and Caspian Sea blockades against Iran. U.S. Central Command stated that the 20-person u
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Bilateral tensions between Malaysia and Taiwan could threaten future chip investments
Bilateral tensions between Malaysia and Taiwan could threaten future chip investments. According to *Nikkei Asia*, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's remarks regarding the "One China" policy have drawn
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Senior Advisor to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Iran is reverse-engineering captured US military equipment
Ali Balali, an adviser to the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Iran is conducting reverse engineering on captured U.S. and hostile military equipment, and t
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Donald Trump will hold a closed-door meeting at the White House with the Prime of Qatar to discuss the Iran nuclear issue and conflict mediation.
Donald Trump will hold a closed-door meeting at the White House with the Prime of Qatar to discuss the Iran nuclear issue and conflict mediation.
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Donald Trump stated that he will meet with the leaders of China and Russia at the APEC summit next week to discuss ending the Iran war and denuclearization.
Donald Trump stated that he will meet with the leaders of China and Russia at the APEC summit next week to discuss ending the Iran war and denuclearization.
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US Secretary of State Rubio defends military action against Iran, stating that countering the "nuclear threat" is unpopular yet necessary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Florida that he defended Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran, stating that the president recognized and addressed the real threat of a "n
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According to Al Jazeera on November 9, over 70% of the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq experienced power outages following a drone attack on the Khor Mor gas facility.
According to Al Jazeera on November 9, over 70% of the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq experienced power outages following a drone attack on the Khor Mor gas facility.
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IRGC: Three Oil Tankers Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz Since Early Hours of Nov 8
According to a live broadcast by Al Jazeera on November 8, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran stated in a Telegram statement that day that since the early morning, three
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Yemeni government forces announced the launch of the "Dawn of Yemen" military operation across multiple locations, resulting in 267 Houthi casualties or withdrawals.
The Yemeni government forces announced the launch of the "Yemeni Dawn" military operation across multiple regions, resulting in 267 Houthi casualties or retreats. Colonel Majeed Al-Nazili, the militar
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According to Deltaone, Rubio stated that the negotiations have yielded no results, and the demands put forward by Iran are "completely unacceptable."
According to Deltaone, Rubio stated that the negotiations have yielded no results, and the demands put forward by Iran are "completely unacceptable."
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Drone attack hits Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan, slashing power generation by about 2.8 gigawatts
Omid Ahmed, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Electricity in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, stated that a drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq has resulted in a reduction of nea
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Iranian state media reports that the U.S. military launched "projectiles" at Qeshm Island
Citing Al Jazeera and Iranian state media reports, the U.S. military fired "projectiles" at Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening local time. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) p
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Trump stated that the U.S. military's "Iron Gate" Task Force is now fully operational, working in coordination with the maritime blockade to deter Iran.
Trump stated that the U.S. military's "Task Force Iron Gate" is now fully operational, working in coordination with a naval blockade to curb Iran; U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media th
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Drone attack hits Khor Mor natural gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region
A drone attack hit the Khor Mor gas field—one of the largest natural gas fields in the region—located in the Sulaymaniyah Governorate of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The party responsible for the attac
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Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Meets Iranian Delegation to Discuss Security Cooperation and Regional Stability
The President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq met with an Iranian delegation, with both sides discussing ways to improve security cooperation and mechanisms for maintaining regional stabi
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Houthis Claim Saudi-Led Coalition Carried Out 91 Airstrikes and Missile Attacks in Yemen Over Past 24 Hours
The Houthis stated that the Saudi-led coalition carried out 91 airstrikes and missile attacks in Yemen over the past 24 hours, affecting six Yemeni provinces and causing civilian casualties. The group
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According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed a Houthi missile launcher in Sanaa, Yemen.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that it has destroyed a missile launcher belonging to the Houthis in Sana'a, Yemen. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated that the launcher had previously been u
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: US election results have led to the suspension of mediators' work
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: US election results have led to the suspension of mediators' work
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Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds: Conflict with Iran "is coming to an end"
In an interview with NBC News, Byron Donalds, the newly elected Republican Governor of Florida and a close ally of Donald Trump, stated that the conflict with Iran is "coming to an end" and that gasol
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Reviewing Bitcoin's Historical Performance Amid Geopolitical Conflicts: From Flash Crash to V-Shaped Recovery—True Safe-Haven Asset or High Volatility?
Geopolitical crises are the ultimate litmus test for asset attributes. Looking back at events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022 and the escalation of US-Iran tensions in 2026, Bitcoin's (BTC) performance exhibits a recurring pattern: during the initial outbreak of a crisis, market panic and liquidity squeezes often trigger "flash crashes," with intraday drops reaching 8%–10%. However, once sentiment is released, prices tend to stage a rapid "V-shaped recovery," regaining lost ground or even hitting new highs within days or weeks. This short-term high volatility makes it behave more like a risk asset, while its long-term "digital gold" narrative of resisting inflation and decentralization—coupled with institutional capital inflows that frequently follow crises—endows it with certain hedging characteristics. This article reviews key historical case studies to explore Bitcoin's dual identity in turbulent environments.
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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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