Iran
Trump Signals Key Iran Decision as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn’t “ready,” framing the standoff as a choice between diplomacy and a military response, as Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz...
US Sanctions Iran’s BitBank, Zanjani Associates Over Crypto Network
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned BitBank and several people linked to Iranian financier Babak Zanjani, accusing them of helping operate a cryptocurrency network used to evade sanctions. The Office...
How US Authorities Tracked $1.5 Billion in Iranian Oil Crypto Flows
US prosecutors want to seize about $61 million in crypto they say is linked to a much bigger network that moved more than $1.5 billion from illegal Iranian oil sales. ...
DOJ Targets $61M in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Sales
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking forfeiture of approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to Iranian black-market oil sales. Prosecutors say two Chinese companies used Binance accounts to...
Gulf–Iran Hormuz Talks Could Cool Oil and Shift Fed Outlook
On September 14, Gulf foreign ministers are set to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Oman, as part of an effort to secure support for a temporary deal that would let...
US Says It Destroyed 10 Iranian Tankers: What It Means for Oil Prices
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it hit two US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) calls that claim false, saying no American warship was...
U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Warships
The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Sept. 5 after Iran fired missiles toward two American warships. CENTCOM said its forces disabled two carriers near Kharg Island and...
Hormuz Crisis Deepens as U.S. Targets Iranian Revolutionary Guard Forces
The United States launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets Tuesday after attacks threatened commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said American forces targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard...
UAE Halts All Trade With Iran, Raising Stakes for Crypto Channels
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran, effective immediately and until further notice. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the halt early...
How the US Plans to Stop Iran From Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The White House and US President Donald Trump have once again stressed that stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is a top goal for the administration. At the same...
Trump’s Iran Warning Raises New Questions for Oil, Markets and 2028 Politics
President Trump laid out a two-track strategy toward Iran this week, mixing continued military pressure with a pivot toward economic exhaustion, while separately fielding questions about a possible third presidential...
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over Alleged Illicit Finance
The U.S. sanctioned two Iranian crypto exchanges, alleging they helped Tehran evade sanctions through shadow banking and illicit financial networks.
How Crypto Became Part of an Alleged Iran Gambling Network
A cryptocurrency network allegedly helped Iran move billions of dollars through global financial markets despite years of international sanctions, according to an investigation. The report said investigators traced at least...
Polymarket Cuts US-Iran Ceasefire Odds as Fresh Strike Risks Rattle Crypto Markets
Polymarket has lowered the probability of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire before August 31 to roughly 51%–52%. The contract has fallen about three percentage points over the past week as traders...
Why Is the Indian Rupee Hitting a Record Low Every Day? Full Details Explained
The Indian rupee continues to trade near the record low of 97 against the US dollar. Although it recovered slightly on Friday, the broader sentiment remains concerning. The fiat currency...
US Stocks Gain $480 Billion as Iran Pursues Pakistan-Mediated Peace Effort
US equities gained roughly $480 billion in market value after reports indicated Iran had opened mediation talks with Pakistan. Investors welcomed the diplomatic development despite continued military tensions and rising...
