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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim to target US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, rattling crypto and oil markets

Crypto Briefing·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim to target US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, rattling crypto and oil markets

Iran's IRGC claimed missile strikes on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Bitcoin slid near $63K and oil surged to $80 as geopolitical tensions rattled markets. The attack escalated the 2026 conflict, impacting both crypto and traditional oil markets. Traders reacted to the heightened risk environment.

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