US Military Strikes Iranian Facilities, Downs Drones Near Strait Of Hormuz

The military escalation near Hormuz risks destabilizing global oil markets, impacting energy security and financial markets worldwide. The post US military conducts defensive airstrikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global oil markets and challenging US influence in the Persian Gulf. The post Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy halts US oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz after firing warning shots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to prolonged disruptions, impacting global oil supply and regional stability. The post Exchange of fire reported between US and Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident may disrupt global oil markets and shipping routes, heightening geopolitical tensions and impacting maritime security strategies. The post IRGC Navy halts US oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Escalating US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting energy and crypto sectors, while increasing regulatory scrutiny on digital assets. The post US military strikes Iran after drone attacks on ships, Bitcoin dips below $80K as crypto markets rattle appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post US President Donald Trump says he won’t rush Iran deal because he doesn’t care about the midterms appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. US President Donald Trump said that he won’t be rushed into a deal, warning that Iran’s efforts to outlast him won’t work because he doesn’t “care about the midterms,” CNN reported on Wednesday. Trump further stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open to everybody” and that the US will “watch over it,” adding that those terms are a part of negotiations with Iran.On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US will give talks with Iran “every chance to succeed.” Rubio added that talks with Iran have made some progress. Trump prefers diplomacy but has other options available if that doesn’t work.  Fars News reported late Wednesday that three explosions were heard east of Bandar Abbas and air defenses were activated for several minutes.  WTI Oil FAQs WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for W

Trump's stance on the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global energy markets and testing US-Gulf relations. The post Trump rejects Iran and Oman control over Strait of Hormuz, deal remains elusive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Traders are skeptical of Iran timeline for Strait of Hormuz reopening appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi | ISNA | WANA | Via Reuters Iran thinks it can get the Strait of Hormuz to its prewar status within one month of a peace deal with the U.S. Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi are more skeptical.  They place just a 38% chance that traffic flows through the strait will return to normal by July 1. The contract defines normal flows as the seven-day moving average of transit through the strait crossing 60 based on data from IMF PortWatch. That level, though, is higher than the roughly 32% chance that traders gave of that happening before the new reports Wednesday. Reuters cited Iranian state television, which said it had a draft framework of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S., where the detail was learned. The White House denied the existence of any framework with Iran.