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US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates

Crypto Briefing·July 17, 2026·1 min read
US strikes Iranian bridges near Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates

US airstrikes hit Iranian bridges near Bandar Abbas on July 15-16, killing nine. Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate. The conflict raises geopolitical risk, with potential impact on energy markets and crypto prices. Traders monitor the situation closely for further developments.

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