Full-line plunge! Just now over 100,000 people liquidated! Iran's latest warning

Iran Tensions Rise Again!

On March 14, local time, the spokesperson for Iran’s Hatham Anbia Central Command warned that if Iran’s oil, economic, and energy infrastructure are attacked, all US-related oil, economic, and energy infrastructure will be destroyed.

Earlier, U.S. President Trump claimed that U.S. forces bombed Iran’s oil export hub, Hormuz Island, “completely destroying all military targets on the island.” A retired U.S. military officer stated that the attack on Hormuz Island has increased the risk of war and could ultimately cause oil prices to “spiral out of control.”

The cryptocurrency market has sensed the risk. From late night March 13 to early morning March 14, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and others sharply declined, turning collectively red. Bitcoin fell from $73,800 to around $70,000, Ethereum dropped from $2,200 to below $2,100. At press time, Bitcoin was down 0.55% at $70,800, Ethereum down 0.67% at $2,091, Solana down over 1%, Cardano down over 2%, Hyperliquid down 3.5%. Before this plunge, Bitcoin’s 24-hour gain had exceeded 5%, and Ethereum’s had topped 6%.

According to CoinGlass data, in the past 24 hours, a total of 102,000 traders were liquidated worldwide, with a total liquidation amount of $373 million. In just the last 12 hours, long positions alone were liquidated for $135 million.

Latest Iran Warnings

According to CCTV News, on March 14, the spokesperson for Iran’s Hatham Anbia Central Command warned: “In response to the persistent aggression and terrorism rhetoric of the United States, we declare that if Iran’s oil, economic, and energy infrastructure are attacked, as we have previously warned, all oil, economic, and energy infrastructure of oil companies cooperating with or holding American shares in the region will be immediately destroyed and turned to ashes.”

On March 13, a retired U.S. military officer told media that the attack on Hormuz Island has increased the risk of war and could lead to oil prices “spiraling out of control.”

Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Mark Kimmit said, “This means we have significantly increased the stakes of this war. The conflict is no longer just about ‘destroying military forces and overthrowing the regime,’ but potentially evolving into attempts to cut off the country’s economic lifelines.” Kimmit pointed out that the U.S. is using the island as a “hostage” to ensure Iran allows ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. If the strait is blocked, oil prices could soar. Kimmit warned that if these oil infrastructures are attacked, Iran “will retaliate against the rest of the Middle East infrastructure,” leading to complete chaos in oil prices.

Hormuz Island is a key hub for Iran’s oil exports. Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Ali Larijani, previously stated that if the U.S. and Israel attack any of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf, Iran will “give up all restraint.”

On the evening of March 13, Eastern Time, Trump announced that U.S. forces bombed Iran’s oil export hub, Hormuz Island, “completely destroying all military targets on the island.” Trump said he did not choose to destroy the oil infrastructure on the island but threatened that if Iran or any other country interferes with the free and safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz in any way, “I will reconsider this decision immediately.”

According to Xinhua News Agency, citing Iran’s Fars News Agency on March 14, during enemy airstrikes on Hormuz Island, there were over 15 explosions on the island. The enemy attempted to damage defenses, military bases, and helicopter hangars, but the oil facilities were not damaged.

On Friday, Brent crude oil closed above $100 per barrel for the second consecutive day, reaching its highest level in over three years. WTI closed near $99 per barrel, the highest since July 2022. The rising oil prices are beginning to impact global consumers, increasing stock market volatility and fueling inflation concerns.

Analysts suggest that if Brent remains above the psychological threshold of $100, it could further pressure Trump to end the Iran conflict.

Launching the 48th Military Operation

According to CCTV News, on March 14, the Public Relations Department of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that early that morning, IRGC and Hezbollah launched the “True Commitment-4” 48th military operation.

The operation involved the use of “Habar Shakan” missiles, “Qader” missiles, and destructive drones, targeting the Golan Heights, northern Israel’s Galilee and Haifa, and U.S. military bases across the Middle East.

Earlier that day, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency quoted the IRGC statement reporting that the 47th wave of “True Commitment” operations targeted three locations in southern Israel, the U.S. Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and Iranian-affiliated “separatist” groups in Iraq.

On March 13, Iranians held rallies condemning U.S. and Israeli military aggression in the Middle East. Many Iranian officials, including the president, participated in the rally in Tehran.

Despite Israel’s claims of planning airstrikes on parts of Tehran, large crowds gathered in Revolution Street in central Tehran, waving Iranian flags and shouting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans, condemning the military aggression. Participants stated that the U.S. and Israel aim to force Iran to surrender through military strikes and assassinations of Iranian leaders, but the Iranian people will unite with the military and government to resist invasion and fight to the end.

Several senior Iranian officials also attended the rally, including President Raisi, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Larijani, and Foreign Minister Araghchi. Larijani said Israel’s attacks on Iran are “out of fear and despair,” and that the more pressure the U.S. applies, the more determined the Iranian people become.

Araghchi added that despite the “brutal” attacks by the U.S. and Israel, millions across Iran still participated in the rallies, demonstrating unwavering support for the nation.