🛡️ War Update – June 23, 2025
The United States carried out precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan) using bunker-buster bombs and missiles
Israel continues airstrikes deep inside Iran, targeting military and internal-security sites. Craters observed near Fordow indicate heavy damage .
Iran has responded with explosions reported in provinces like Alborz and Kermanshah, and warns that “the game isn’t over”—rrstating US bases in the region are now targets
The UN Security Council is convening emergency meetings, with global calls for de-escalation—Guterres highlighted risks of regional spiral
Iran may disrupt GPS in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a key global oil
Tehran is analyzing possible closure of the Strait, spiking interest in “oil” memecoin markets
Gulf nations, including UAE and Saudi Arabia, are on alert over potential impact on oil infrastructure
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Bitcoin is trading below $99 k after plunging ~3% recently; major cryptos like ETH and SOL also slipped in the wake of geo‑tension moneycontrol.com+11m.economictimes.com+11coindesk.com+11.
NEAR Protocol dropped ~8% earlier in the week due to uncertainty in the Middle East coindesk.com+1dlnews.com+1.
Solana (SOL) remains near key support at ~$140, showing signs of a reversal if resistance levels hold .
Short-term sentiment: slight rebound in Bitcoin (to ~$106 k) on hints of U.S. restraint—Trump indicated a two‐week window before considering full-scale action barrons.com+1ft.com+1.
🔍 What to Watch Next
Further military moves (Iran closures, missile launches, airstrike responses).
Diplomacy—e.g. UN and European-mediated talks.
Crypto and oil market behavior—likely volatility tied to any developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
“US and Israeli strikes have hit Iranian nuclear sites. Iran vows retaliation and threatens strategic chokepoints. Cryptos like BTC, ETH, SOL remain under pressure but tech setups hint at potential rebounds if de-escalation occurs.” $ETH
