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As of June 14, the likelihood of Iran blocking or closing the Strait of Hormuz has risen to 47%, nearly doubling from 24% on June 11. Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Trade The odds of Iran blocking or closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, briefly rose to … Read more
On Friday, around 2 p.m. Eastern time, reports show that Iran has begun counterstrikes firing “hundreds” of ballistic missiles toward Israel. Wall Street Sinks as Israel-Iran Conflict Erupts in Missile Onslaught CNN reported that the Israeli military said it identified incoming missiles launched from Iran, and the news station heard the explosions in Tel Aviv … Read more
On Thursday, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear installations, dramatically heightening geopolitical friction across the Middle East. In response, major U.S. equity indices plunged on Friday. At the same time, gold has climbed 1.61% per ounce, while crude oil barrel prices vaulted over 5%. Dow Dives, Bitcoin Drops, Oil Erupts: Fallout From Israeli … Read more
Bitcoin dipped below $104,000 on Wednesday, reaching an intraday low of $103,362 following reports of airstrikes in Tehran that unsettled global markets and triggered risk‑off sentiment. The cryptocurrency slid approximately 4.1% in the latest session, mirroring investor caution amid escalating Middle East tensions. In contrast, gold surged to $3,410 an ounce, up about 0.6% over … Read more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has identified eight digital asset wallets used by the Houthis to transfer funds associated with their activities. OFAC also designated several individuals and entities as part of a network of Houthi financial facilitators and procurement operatives. Allegedly backed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard … Read more
A Chainalysis report reveals that cryptocurrency has become a critical tool for capital flight in Iran as geopolitical tensions and economic instability drive individuals and businesses to bypass stringent financial sanctions. Report Shows Economic Turmoil and Sanctions Push Iranians Toward Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency outflows from Iran surged to $4.18 billion in 2024, marking a 70% year-over-year … Read more
The Iranian currency plummeted to new lows against the U.S. dollar after President Donald Trump reinstated his “maximum pressure” policy against the Middle East country. Trump’s Rhetoric Impacts Markets The Iranian currency plummeted to new lows against the dollar after the U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated his “maximum pressure” policy against Iran. Some observers linked … Read more
Iran supports a unified BRICS currency if all members agree, signaling a shift toward economic cooperation as the bloc explores alternatives to reliance on the U.S. dollar. Iran Supports Unified BRICS Currency Amid Global Tensions Iran has expressed willingness to support the creation of a unified BRICS currency, provided that all member nations reach a … Read more
BRICS nations are boosting trade in national currencies, a move Iran emphasizes as vital for reducing dollar dependence and countering the economic impact of sanctions. Breaking Free From the Dollar: Iran Pushes BRICS Toward Financial Sovereignty Countries worldwide are increasingly reducing their reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade, signaling a significant shift in … Read more
Russia and Iran are forging a confidential financial system to replace SWIFT, signaling a bold move to bypass Western dominance and reshape global economic power dynamics. Russia and Iran Deepen Ties in Push to Abandon SWIFT Completely Russia and Iran are collaborating to establish a secure financial messaging system as an alternative to the SWIFT … Read more