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Donald Trump said at a rally in Iowa that the U.S. would "at some point" have to "use the hammer" on Iran, and stated that rising gasoline prices were a "small price to pay" for American security.
Donald Trump told Republican supporters at a campaign rally in Iowa that the U.S. war with Iran was not over because he wanted to be "nice" and "save as many lives as possible," but warned that "at so
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Qatar's stock market surged 4.6%, marking its largest intraday gain in eight years, as its energy supply strategy eased concerns over the Iran conflict.
Qatar's benchmark index rose to 9,575 points on Sunday, recording its largest intraday gain in over eight years. Investor sentiment was bolstered by QatarEnergy's strategy to secure long-term liquefie
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Media reports indicate that the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port and an oil company, injuring at least seven people.
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province, controlled by the Houthi movement, have injured at least seven people, according to the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV. Four people were i
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Trump says strike on Iranian leader "might have been a little too much," now "nobody to talk to."
According to a live update from Al Jazeera, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at a Republican rally in Dubuque, Iowa, stated that the U.S. "might have gone a little too far" in striking Iranian lead
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Iranian Lawmakers Warn: Any New War Against Iran Will Spread to Europe
According to Al Jazeera, former Iranian Foreign Minister and current MP Manouchehr Mottaki stated that any new war against Iran would spread to Europe, and Iranian missiles would be able to reach Euro
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IRGC: Two Oil Tankers Hit Mines and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz; Trump Reiterates Conflict Will End Soon
IRGC: Two Oil Tankers Hit Mines and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz; Trump Reiterates Conflict Will End Soon
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Brandywine: Philippine Bonds Poised to Outperform Asia if Inflation Eases and Iran War Risks Subside
Brandywine Global Investment Management stated that Philippine bonds are poised to be among Asia's best-performing assets once inflationary pressures ease and the risk of war in Iran subsides.
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Oil prices drop ahead of US midterm elections despite Strait of Hormuz attacks
Oil prices dropped ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections. This occurred despite fresh attacks on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian threats to broaden retaliation if the US renews strik
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Hong Kong's Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit is being held this week, focusing on AI investments and geopolitical risks.
The fifth Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), will take place this week under the theme "Rethinking the Playbook," according to the South Ch
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Economist: Israeli Blockade Causes Hebron Businesses Up to $20 Million in Losses, Facing Debt Without Income
Yousuf Daas, an economist at the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute, told Al Jazeera that the Israeli blockade of Hebron has led local business owners to report losses of up to $20 million i
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Hebron lockdown is West Bank lockdown, economist warns of far-reaching economic consequences
Yousuf Daas, an economist with the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute, told Al Jazeera that Israel's siege of Hebron, the economic heart of the Palestinian economy, will have far-reaching co
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Al Jazeera: Trump Says Iran Must Make a Deal or US Will "End" Conflict in RSBN Interview
According to a live update from Al Jazeera, U.S. President Donald Trump told Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN) in an interview that the conflict with Iran would end "very quickly, in some way." H
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Yemeni government forces repel Houthi attack near Taiz
Yemen's government forces announced they repelled a Houthi attack on the Kahlan front in Sabr, south of Taiz. The Taiz Military Axis Media Centre stated on Facebook that government troops, supported b
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Trump boasts about "beating the crap out of" Iran in Iowa rally, says "nobody to talk to" on their side
Former President Trump, speaking at an Iowa rally, claimed the U.S. is "beating the crap out of" Iran in the ongoing conflict. He added that Iran now "has no leaders," suggesting the U.S. "might have
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UAE condemns attack on Qatar's LNG carrier, citing threat to global energy supplies
The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack on Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda in the Gulf. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on X that the incident poses a serious
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Trump held 'very good talk' with Netanyahu, discussed Iran
US President Trump said he held a “very good talk” with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Saturday, during which the two leaders discussed Iran. Trump’s remarks come after Israel’s Channel 12 report
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Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed blames high inflation on the US-Israel war with Iran, calls for passage of the War Powers Resolution.
Michigan State Senate candidate El-Sayed, in Wednesday's debate, attributed rising living costs such as gasoline and food to the war between the United States and Israel against Iran. He called for th
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims two oil tankers struck mines and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, with one supertanker catching fire.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that two oil tankers exploded after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with one supertanker catching fire after a violent blast. This
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Crisis Group Analyst: Iran is simultaneously advancing diplomatic and military preparations
Hamidreza Azizi, Senior Iran Analyst at Crisis Group, stated that while Iran pursues diplomacy, it is also "redefining" the military implications of a potential conflict. He noted that Iran's new stan
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Iranian state media reports: Two oil tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz on an "unauthorized route."
Iranian state media reports: Two oil tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz on an "unauthorized route."
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Al Jazeera: Gulf States "Have No Interest" in US-Israel Restarting War with Iran
Al Jazeera reports that Gulf states "have no interest" in the US and Israel restarting a war with Iran. The report notes that oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are crucial for Gulf states, and
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Al Jazeera: Palestinian Vice President Condemns Attack on Qatari LNG Tanker
According to Al Jazeera's live updates, Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh condemned the attack on the Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda. He expressed solidarity with Qatar in a post on X, opposin
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Houthi-affiliated media reported: Yemen's Ras Isa port in the west was hit by two airstrikes, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Houthi-affiliated media reported: Yemen's Ras Isa port in the west was hit by two airstrikes, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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GCC calls attack on Qatar LNG tanker in Gulf a "dangerous escalation," warns of potential disruption to global energy supplies
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the attack on the Qatari LNG tanker "Al Mayeda" in the Gulf, calling it a "dangerous escalation." He emphasized that maritime security
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Donald Trump stated that the U.S. carried out a "small strike" against Iran following a missile attack on islands near the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. carried out a "small strike" against Iran following a missile attack on islands near the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on the situation, Trump noted that U.S. forces des
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it is prepared to adjust its nuclear defense doctrine if the state makes such a decision.
Hossein Mohebi, a spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Iran continues to increase the range of its missiles and is prepared to adjust its nuclear defense doctrine sh
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Israeli forces shell and conduct demolition operations in the village of Bani Haiyyan, southern Lebanon.
Citing Al Jazeera and Lebanon 24, the Israeli military has carried out shelling and demolition operations in the southern Lebanese village of Bani Haiyyan, with no casualties reported so far.
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IRGC Claims "Complete Defense Independence" and Warns US and Israel
Hossein Mohebi, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that the military has achieved "complete defense independence" by eliminating reliance on foreign advisors and str
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Egyptian and Saudi Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Call to Discuss De-escalation and Resumption of Negotiations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal, during which the two sides discussed the necessity of continuing joint efforts to prevent escalati
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According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, Russia has exported pig iron via the northern port of Murmansk in the Arctic for the first time in 30 years to evade Ukrainian strikes.
According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, Russia has exported pig iron via the northern port of Murmansk in the Arctic for the first time in 30 years to evade Ukr
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Iran has submitted a new nuclear and peace proposal to the United States via Qatar, accompanied by seven conditions including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has submitted a new nuclear and peace proposal to the United States via Qatar, which includes seven conditions such as opening the Strait of Hormuz. Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, s
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh
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US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the new Congress to cut off funding for the war in Iran
US Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Democrats in the new Congress should cut off funding for the US-Iran war. He pointed out that this war "cannot truly be stopped unless funding is cut off." Sander
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The Iranian military stated that it will not allow the U.S. military to rebuild its regional bases.
According to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's Fars News Agency, Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated that more than 228 locations or facilities at US military bases in the region have been
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Qatari officials: Iran's leadership is watching to see if the U.S. midterm elections will alter the stance toward Iran.
Ali al-Thawadi, Strategic Affairs Adviser to the Qatari Foreign Minister, said in an interview with a Washington Post columnist that the Iranian leadership wants to see whether the US midterm election
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China's Ministry of Commerce: Resolutely opposes US sanctions on two Chinese enterprises, reserves the right to take necessary measures
China's Ministry of Commerce: Resolutely opposes US sanctions on two Chinese enterprises, reserves the right to take necessary measures
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Trump says great progress has been made in US-Iran negotiations and claims the US military destroyed Iranian air defense installations
Donald Trump stated that great progress has been made in US-Iran negotiations and claimed that the US military destroyed Iranian air defense installations. US President Donald Trump stated that Washin
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US State Department Offers Up to $20 Million Reward for Information Related to Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. Department of State's "Rewards for Justice" program has announced a reward of up to $20 million, along with potential relocation assistance, for information regarding Iran's nuclear program,
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According to Xinhua News Agency, China has expressed concern over US trade restrictive measures targeting China.
According to Xinhua News Agency, China has expressed concern over US trade restrictive measures targeting China.
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Trump Says Both Russia and Ukraine Want a Deal
Trump Says Both Russia and Ukraine Want a Deal
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Trump says Iran's air defense installations have been destroyed by the US
Trump says Iran's air defense installations have been destroyed by the US
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Trump on talks with Iran: We are in negotiations with the Iranian side, wait and see the outcome
Trump on talks with Iran: We are in negotiations with the Iranian side, wait and see the outcome
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According to Al Jazeera: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that mediation efforts are continuing in order to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
According to Al Jazeera: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that mediation efforts are continuing in order to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
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Qatar denies reports that "US and Iran failed to reach an agreement," stating that both sides continue to work toward a deal.
Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, posted on social media to refute reports that the US and Iran have failed to reach an agreement, stating that such false cla
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Iranian air defense forces announced that they shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island.
Iran's air defense forces announced they have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island, according to a military statement reported by Iran's state television IRIB, following earlier reports by loca
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U.S. Central Command stated that the situation around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is "relatively calm."
The U.S. Central Command stated that the situation around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is "relatively calm." Earlier, Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard and two projectile
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Qatar's International Media Office has denied reports that "the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement."
The Qatar International Media Office has denied reports that the United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement. Qatari officials stated that circulating online claims—attributing to the Pri
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Iranian state media reported that "aircraft sounds" were heard and two projectile impacts occurred on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media reported that the sound of "aircraft" was heard over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, followed by two projectile impacts. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA),
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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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