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U.S.-Iran War: Iran Claims Tanker Attacks as War Pushes Brent Crude Past $90, Bitcoin Falling

CoinGape·July 20, 2026·1 min read
U.S.-Iran War: Iran Claims Tanker Attacks as War Pushes Brent Crude Past $90, Bitcoin Falling

Iran's IRGC claimed on July 20, 2026, that two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude to $91.40 per barrel, its highest since June 11. Bitcoin is falling amid the geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices, according to the report.

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