U.S. Officially Strikes Iran, Social Discussions Get Awakened in Middle of Weekend

🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱 Social media has erupted with discussions about the US sending direct airstrikes on three major nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump declared the strikes a success, stating the facilities were “obliterated” and warning that future attacks could be even more severe if Iran retaliates. This marked a significant escalation after over a week of crossfire between Israel and Iran.

Within the US, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is calling for impeachment proceedings over Trump's decision, while others argue that the action was necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, global leaders and analysts are warning of possible retaliation not just through direct military action but also via cyberattacks, proxy violence, or disruptions to global oil supply routes. With roughly 40,000 U.S. troops stationed in the region, there is fear of further escalation. Particularly with Trump himself warning of "far greater" force if there is retaliation.

In the crypto space, the response has been swift. According to social metrics on Santiment, mentions of “Iran” nearly instantly spiked as the news hit. Bitcoin’s price has remained surprisingly steady, but this could be more due to the fact that it happened at night in the middle of the weekend in the US. Events like this often drive volatility as investors weigh the risks of a broader war. We will continue monitoring both the news, as well as the crowd's reaction, to identify how markets may be impacted.

Here is the , as we see whether volatility begins to correlate with this news as the weekend progresses.