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The Middle East in Flames: Israel Launches Airstrike on Iran
On the morning of today, the world awoke to a new geopolitical crisis triggered by a large-scale Israeli airstrike on Iran. Codenamed “Rising Lion,” the operation immediately escalated tensions in the region, shaking not only diplomatic balances but also global markets. One of the most severely affected sectors was the cryptocurrency market.
The attack began around 3:00 a.m. local time, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, ballistic missile infrastructure, and Revolutionary Guard bases. Local sources reported major explosions in Tehran, with the residences of some high-ranking commanders also hit. In response, Iran closed its airspace and activated its missile defense systems. In official statements, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described the operation as a “preemptive defense against the nuclear threat.”
The crisis quickly spread beyond the region. While the U.S. stated it was not directly involved in the strike, it began evacuating personnel from the area. European capitals and NATO member states are watching the developments with growing concern. Energy markets were directly impacted Brent crude prices surged 6% to surpass $75, marking a one-year high. Similarly, gold tested the $3.425 level amid heightened demand for safe-haven assets. However, the crypto market reacted in the opposite direction.
Bitcoin initially saw a brief uptick in the early hours following the strike, but soon faced heavy selling pressure. Risk-off behavior from investors, especially those in Asia and Europe, dragged Bitcoin’s price down to $102.5K. Ethereum, Solana, and other major altcoins suffered losses ranging from 10% to 15%. Overall, the market witnessed a massive capital outflow amounting to billions of dollars.