US official condemns Iran’s attacks on vessels, commits to talks with Tehran

The post US strikes on Iran lift Polymarket invasion odds to 14.5% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ted Hisokawa Jul 08, 2026 02:38 CENTCOM said the U.S. military launched “powerful strikes” against Iran to impose “heavy costs,” escalating pressure on Tehran. US strikes on Iran lift Polymarket invasion odds to 14.5% U.S. Launches “Powerful Strikes” Against Iran, Pushing Polymarket “Invade Iran Before 2027?” Odds to 14.5% The U.S. military said it launched “powerful strikes” against Iran, a development that pushed traders to reprice Polymarket’s “Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?” contract higher. The market’s implied probability for “Yes” rose to 14.5% from 11.5%. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices a 14.5% chance the U.S. invades Iran before 2027, with “No” leading at 85.5%. Odds moved up 3.0 percentage points after the U.S. military said it launched “powerful strikes” against Iran. The contract resolves on 2026-12-31, and the “Yes” price is down 2.0 points over

The post British Pound declines to near 1.3350 as US launches strikes on Iran appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The GBP/USD pair loses traction to near 1.3355 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the British Pound (GBP) amid renewed geopolitical tensions after the US renewed strikes on Iran. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) June meeting minutes will be published later on Wednesday. Washington unleashed a new wave of strikes against Tehran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, per Reuters. Geopolitical fears surge following this headline, supporting the Greenback as a safe-haven asset. Westpac analysts said that concerns for the stability of the peace deal reemerged after Iran attacked ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. “Concerns over the inflation outlook were in focus, seeing yields jump higher across the globe,” they wrote. The formal race to replace

The processions highlight potential regional instability and could influence political dynamics, reflecting on Iran's regime's perceived fragility. The post Khamenei funeral processions to pass through Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Iran waiver revoked lifts oil, Polymarket keeps Starmer exit odds at 97.2% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jessie A Ellis Jul 08, 2026 02:31 Oil climbed about 5% after the United States revoked an Iran oil sanctions waiver, tightening expectations for Iranian crude flows and adding supply uncertainty. Iran waiver revoked lifts oil, Polymarket keeps Starmer exit odds at 97.2% Oil Surges 5% After U.S. Revokes Iran Sanctions Waiver as Polymarket Nudges Starmer Exit Odds Higher Oil prices jumped about 5% after the United States revoked an Iran oil sanctions waiver, a headline that rippled across global markets. On Polymarket, traders nudged up the leading pick in the “Next leader out of power before 2027? (No Orban)” contract, with Keir Starmer priced as the most likely next leader to exit before 2027. Key Takeaways Polymarket prices “Starmer – UK PM” as the leading outcome at 97.2% (No 2.8%) in “Next leader out of power before 2027? (No Orban)”. The market’

Iran's regime resilience amid sanctions may prompt a shift towards diplomacy, impacting regional stability and future U.S.-Iran relations. The post Iran regime support rises despite US sanctions and economic hardship appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CENTCOM's stance may heighten US-Iran tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of a near-term nuclear agreement. The post US CENTCOM ready to hold Iran accountable over MoU compliance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Crypto Market Slips 1.24% as US Strikes on Iran Lift Oil appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The total cryptocurrency market fell 1.24% on Wednesday after the United States launched military strikes against Iran, lifting oil prices and pushing investors out of risk assets. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and most large tokens traded lower over the past 24 hours, though the majors held onto strong gains built over the past week. Oil Price Jumps as US Strikes Hit Iran CENTCOM said its forces struck Iran, revealing they hit more than 80 targets with precision munitions on July 7. The actions followed reports of Iranian attacks on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest attacks tested a fragile ceasefire reached between Washington and Tehran last month. The military described the operation in a statement posted to social media. “The unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces is a clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire and undermines freedom of navigation,” CENTCOM

Geopolitical tensions in key oil transit regions heighten market volatility, potentially driving crude prices toward record highs by year-end. The post US strikes on Iran push oil prices higher amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.