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Strait of Hormuz Closure: Iran Blocks Vital Oil Route, 80 Mines Threaten Year-End Reopening

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed citing ceasefire violations, causing tanker traffic to plummet 43% in 24 hours. With 80 mines blocking the channel, normal shipping may not resume until y...

Dow Surges 900 Points: Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Signals Peace Deal Near

U.S. stocks surged Thursday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 900 points after President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran and said a peace deal could be signed within days. The S 500...

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $63,500

Bitcoin surged 3.4% to $63,553 on Friday, June 12, 2026, after President Trump announced a peace settlement with Iran and claimed the war has ended. The sharp rebound erased weeks of conflict-driven l...