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US Freezes $131 Million in Iran-Linked Crypto as Military Tensions Escalate

CoinCentral·July 15, 2026·1 min read
US Freezes $131 Million in Iran-Linked Crypto as Military Tensions Escalate

The US Treasury froze over $130 million in crypto tied to Iran's Central Bank on July 15, 2026. Four Tron wallets holding $131 million in USDT were frozen by Tether at US request. This follows a larger $344 million USDT freeze in April 2026. The action is part of Operation Economic Fury targeting Iran's financial networks.

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