Why Crypto Traders Are Quietly Watching Iran: The Geopolitical Risk Channel Nobody’s Pricing Into Bitcoin
President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States “stands ready to help” Iranians seeking freedom, remarks that come as senior U.S. officials have conducted early internal discussions about how a military strike on Iran might be carried out if directed.
Trump’s post on Truth Social described Iran as “looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” and said the United States is prepared to assist in that trajectory.
The comment coincided with a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that administration officials privately weighed potential attack options, including possible targets for an aerial strike on Iranian military facilities, a scenario discussed but not finalized.
U.S. officials familiar with the matter told the WSJ…
