U.S. Department of Defense

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Timeline

  1. $100B Claim

    Araghchi alleges the week-long military operation has cost the U.S. $100 billion.

  2. Araghchi Warning

    Iranian FM warns that a full U.S. invasion would be a 'big disaster' for Washington.

  3. Energy Market Shock

    Oil and gold prices surge as the U.S. increases its naval presence in the Persian Gulf.

  4. Khamenei Death Reports

    Israeli and U.S. sources report the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei following targeted strikes.

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Economy Bearish

Araghchi Claims Trump’s Gulf Escalation Cost U.S. Military $100 Billion

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi alleges that the first week of President Trump’s renewed military campaign against Iran has cost the U.S. treasury $100 billion. The claim follows a series of high-intensity strikes and a massive naval buildup in the Persian Gulf that has destabilized global energy markets.

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Markets Neutral

Prediction Market Windfall: New Polymarket Account Nets $515K on Iran Strike

A newly created account on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket secured a profit exceeding $515,000 by correctly wagering on a U.S. military strike against Iran. The high-stakes win highlights the growing influence of prediction markets in forecasting geopolitical volatility and raises questions regarding potential insider activity or high-conviction institutional trading.

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