US–Iran War Risk Grows as FBI Accuses Kidnapping of American Citizens

Tensions between the US and Iran escalated after the FBI designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, committing to secure the return of Americans held captive, citing cases like Robert A. Levinson (missing since 2007) and Shayan Kazemi (missing since 2011). This designation signals that the US views these detentions as state-backed tactics, increasing diplomatic pressure and centralizing recovery efforts. The announcement coincides with heightened US military activity in the Middle East, including the deployment of F-22 Raptor jets to Israel, which markets view as preparation for potential escalation. Furthermore, comments by President Trump regarding a potential "friendly takeover" of Cuba added to global risk, causing Bitcoin to drop as traders reduced exposure to rising geopolitical uncertainty.

(Source：BeInCrypto)