President Trump postponed a planned US strike on Iran, originally scheduled for May 19, 2026, following requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The decision comes after a broader escalation campaign during which the US military struck over 80 Iranian targets by July 2026. The US Treasury seized nearly $500 million in crypto assets linked to Iranian entities as part of sanctions enforcement. In markets, oil prices surged to nearly $87 per barrel and gold approached $4,100, while crypto and equities moved sideways with erratic swings. For crypto-specific investors, this $500 million seizure establishes a precedent for large-scale government intervention in digital asset markets tied to national security.
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