Pentagon considers risky operation to capture Iran's Kharg Island as Bitcoin holds steady at $71K

Pentagon considers risky operation to capture Iran's Kharg Island as Bitcoin holds steady at $71K

Pentagon rejected amphibious invasion of Kharg Island (controlling 90% of Iran's crude exports), opting for airstrikes on 90+ military targets in March-April 2026. The freeze of $344M in Iranian digital assets raises compliance burden on crypto exchanges and custodians, exposing regulatory risk in geopolitical asset seizures.