US military strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz as Bitcoin slides below $79K
The US military conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions. This military action coincided with Bitcoin's decline below $79K, as traders reacted to potential disruptions in oil supply. The strikes occurred during ongoing ceasefire negotiations, raising concerns about the escalation of conflict in the region.
- ▪US Central Command launched self-defense strikes against Iranian military positions on May 25-26.
- ▪The operation resulted in the downing of four drones and the sinking of six to seven Iranian boats.
- ▪Bitcoin's value dropped below $79K as traders anticipated disruptions in the crucial oil transit route.
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