📰 What’s been reported so far
Iranian state media reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead, following strikes attributed to Israel and the U.S.
The U.S. has not issued a single formal confirmation statement. However, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly claimed (via social media) that Khamenei was dead.
⏳ How long could this conflict last? (public information)
Before the strikes, reporting indicated the U.S. military was preparing for the possibility of operations lasting “weeks” if ordered.
After the escalation, multiple market analyses emphasized that the duration is uncertain, and outcomes depend on how large and how prolonged the conflict becomes.
📉 Bitcoin’s immediate reaction
$BTC dropped toward the ~$63K area, then rebounded toward ~$67K, amid elevated volatility.