Bitcoin nears $81,000 as Iran fires missiles at UAE, oil jumps

Iran launched four missiles at the UAE. Three were intercepted. A petroleum site in Fujairah caught fire.

Brent futures jumped over 4%, briefly above $114. WTI gained over 3%, topping $105. Energy desks reacted to risk near Gulf shipping lanes. Oil price data.

The UAE’s Ministry of Defense said air defenses handled three missiles over territorial waters. The fourth fell into the sea. MOD UAE statement. Coverage of the incoming strikes came earlier from Al Jazeera. Missile report.

Reports claimed US Navy vessels were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command denied. BBC report.

Bitcoin held bid. Price rose from $79,200 to near $81,000, the highest since January. Optimism had built on hopes of a US–Iran peace deal and potential passage of the CLARITY Act.

Trump had not commented on the UAE attack at the time of reporting. Live updates.

Key points for investors:
- Iran fired four missiles at the UAE, three intercepted, one fell into the sea. MOD UAE
- Fire reported at a Fujairah petroleum facility. Al Jazeera coverage
- Brent hit an intraday high above $114; WTI crossed $105. Oil price charts
- US Navy strike reports denied by CENTCOM. BBC
- BTC neared $81,000 despite the headlines.