Iran Claims Strike on US Fifth Fleet After Retaliatory Strikes, Bitcoin Risk Off
US forces launched precision strikes on Iranian radar, air-defense and command sites on June 10 after Iran downed a US helicopter, killing all crew. Iran responded with claims of missile and drone attacks on US targets including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, while Foreign Minister Araghchi warned Gulf states of legal responsibility if used for further strikes. The escalation follows Israeli strikes near Isfahan and Natanz on June 9 and stalled JCPOA talks amid 60% uranium enrichment. Oil prices spiked briefly on Strait of Hormuz concerns while Bitcoin and risk assets face intensified safe-haven outflows as both sides signal resolve short of full-scale war.