UK sanctions Iran-linked network over attack plots and financing through shadow banking

The UAE's covert strikes on Iran risk escalating regional tensions, potentially reshaping Gulf alliances and impacting global oil markets. The post United Arab Emirates conducts secret military strikes on Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ongoing blockade underscores geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil trade and highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. The post Vietnam oil firm urges US Navy to allow tanker through Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post US President Donald Trump says Iran must make deal or face renewed attacks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. US President Donald Trump said that “we have Iran very much under control.” But also reiterated that “we’re either going to make a deal, or they’re going to be decimated,” the New York Times reported on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran’s position was that any peace deal must include reparations for Iran, Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and an end to US sanctions. Market reaction At the time of writing, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is down 0.31% on the day at $98.35. WTI Oil FAQs WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” because of its relatively low gravity and sulfur content respectively. It is considered a high quality Oil that

The airstrikes heighten regional instability, potentially triggering broader conflicts and complicating diplomatic resolutions in the Middle East. The post US-Israel airstrikes on Iran raise risk of regional military escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post WTI Crude Oil rallies (again) as Trump rejects Iran peace proposal appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Wednesday’s EIA inventory data will test how tight US crude supply has become amid the prolonged Hormuz closure. WTI Crude Oil climbed about 3.3% on Tuesday, extending a multi-day rally that pushed price toward the $100 round figure in spot markets. The session printed a steady stepwise advance through European and US trade, marking a high close to $99.40 before consolidating around $98.70 just below the triple-digit level. The Tuesday rally followed President Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s latest peace proposal, which he dismissed as ‘garbage’ while warning the existing ceasefire was on ‘life support.’ Reports suggested Trump is preparing to meet with his national security team to consider renewed military action and to discuss escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, further reducing the likelihood of a near-term reopening. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser war

The sanctions could strain US-China relations, impacting global trade dynamics and intensifying geopolitical tensions over Iran's oil exports. The post Treasury designates 12 entities supporting IRGC oil sales to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The ceasefire between the US and Iran, barely five weeks old, is already on the verge of collapse. President Trump declared the truce is on “massive life support” after rejecting Iran’s counterproposal to a US peace framework, calling the document “a piece of garbage.” What happened The ceasefire was established on April 7, 2026, following a period of military escalation between Washington and Tehran. Iran’s counterproposal to the US peace strategy omitted what Washington considers the non-negotiable centerpiece: the extraction of highly enriched uranium from Iranian territory. Instead, Tehran added demands for war reparations, the resumption of oil sales, and assurances against nuclear armament. Trump was not impressed. “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” he said, adding that Iran has “been defeated militarily.” Iran, predictably, does not share that assessment. Ebrahim Rezaei, an Ira

Powell's exit and Warsh's expected succession may signal shifts in U.S. monetary policy, impacting economic strategies and market stability. The post Jerome Powell to step down as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh expected successor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.