Cryptocurrencies Slip as US, Israel Attack Iran

02/03/2026 06:35 AST

Cryptocurrencies dipped in weekend trading after the US and Israel said they ?had attacked Iran?.

Bitcoin fell 2% to just below $64,000 and ether slid about ?3% ?to $1,862.

US President Donald Trump said the operation would end a security ?threat to the United States and offer Iranians a chance to topple their rulers.

The Pentagon said that US strikes against Iran were named "OPERATION EPIC FURY."

The US and Israel have said Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.


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