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Markets flash early signs of risk from wider Mideast war

Cryptocurrency prices fell Saturday evening after Iran launched a wave of drones at Israel, marking an early indication of the turmoil that could hit markets as investors start to price in the threat of a broader Middle East war. Bitcoin was down 5% from its price on Friday, while ether …

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Ahead of Mideast summit, US warns Iran is seeking to sell at…

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Iran is preparing to sell Russia hundreds of attack drones, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan revealed Saturday while President Joe Biden was in Saudi Arabia for a Mideast summit where leaders were looking to collaborate against the Islamic Republic. “We have information indicating that the …

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