Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said there are no talks with the US, calling reports of negotiations fake news meant to influence financial and oil markets.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf mocked Trump's market rhetoric as a reverse indicator; BTC rebounded to $67,600. He then backed crypto as essential for Iran's economy and pushed for a shared BRICS framework. Iran's crypto market is valued at $7.8B with 2,000 MW mining power, signaling a de-dollarization strategy.
Pakistani security sources said a second round of US-Iran talks could take place before Friday in Islamabad, after US C-17 aircraft landed nearby and major hotels began clearing guests.
Iran's parliament speaker accuses Trump of seven false claims, warns Strait of Hormuz may close. Bitcoin spiked to $78K before retreating as geopolitical volatility grips crypto.
Trump said the US delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites for five days due to productive talks and possible joint control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s parliament speaker rejected the claim as fake news.
Trump warns on Truth Social that after the 60-day ceasefire with Iran, the US will impose a toll on the Hormuz Strait if no deal is reached. The MOU leaves key control rights ambiguous, stirring market jitters.
A reported clash between Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu laid bare growing differences between Washington and Jerusalem over whether Israel should retaliate against Iran.
Bitcoin stayed above $70,000 after a ceasefire-driven jump, even as doubts over Middle East truce terms, rising oil prices, and rate uncertainty weighed on broader risk assets.
