Israel and US strike Iranian boats near Larak Island, killing three amid crypto-funded toll war
A joint US-Israel military strike on Iranian boats near Larak Island resulted in the deaths of three Iranians. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has implemented a toll collection system for maritime transit. The situation has raised concerns about the use of cryptocurrency for funding military operations amid international sanctions.
- ▪The military strike occurred on May 24, 2026, killing three Iranian individuals.
- ▪Iran has established a toll collection system for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, accepting payments in Bitcoin, USDT, and yuan.
- ▪Currently, only 7% of pre-war shipping volumes are operating under Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps protection.
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- ▪ US and Israel strike Iranian vessels at Strait of Hormuz — Straits Times — World
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 23:39:56 +0000 |
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Israel and US strike Iranian boats near Larak Island, killing three amid crypto-funded toll war The attack underscores an escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran now collects maritime transit fees in Bitcoin, USDT, and yuan. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 25, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); A joint US-Israel military strike on Iranian boats near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on…
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